...An Investigation of SNS Usage and Its Impact on Studying Habits and Academic Performance of University Students Ishfaq Ahmed Corresponding author Lecturer, Hailey College of Commerce University of the Punjab, Lahore E-mail: ishfakahmed@gmail.com Muhammad Amir Lecturer, Hailey College of Commerce University of the Punjab, Lahore Tehmina Fiaz Qazi Research Scholar (M.Com), Hailey College of Commerce University of the Punjab, Lahore Shaista Jabeen Research Scholar (M.Com), Hailey College of Commerce University of the Punjab, Lahore Abstract This research focuses to explore the relationship between SNSs practices and academic performance of the student by exploring the relationship of SNS usage with their studying habits. A sample of one thousand students was chosen from different universities of Pakistan. At first step of Multistage Sampling Technique, simple random sampling technique was used to select 6 universities i.e. 2 from private sector and 4 from public sector. To form clusters, these universities were further divided and each cluster consisted of four faculties i.e. faculty of social sciences, faculty of business/management sciences, faculty of engineering and faculty of natural sciences. Simple random sampling was used at last stage of multistage sampling. Personally administrated questionnaires were used as data collection tool showing the response rate of 73%. Study concluded that there is a significant difference of use of SNSs between male...
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...DISTRACTIONS ON THE STUDY HABITS OF STUDENTS IN CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY–CAVITE CITY CAMPUS SCHOOL YEAR 2014 – 2015 Clyde Louie M. Brosas ------------------------------------------------- Undergraduate thesis proposal presented to the faculty of the Department of Management, Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus, Cavite City in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Management major in Marketing Management with Contribution No. __________. Prepared under the supervision of Mr. Frinze Al A. Bernal. INTRODUCTION Distractions are the division of the attention of the individual from the chosen object or task; it could be from internal or external forces. This may be attributed to lack of interest or lack of attention given to the object or certain task. Distractions are affecting the daily lives of people. The level of tolerance to these distractions may differ between people. Students are also exposed to different distractions that may affect their study habits. Students are exposed to distractions in and out of the school, every student may have 1 or more distractions and each one of them may differ from each other. Internal forces are forces that act on an object or scenario within the system of the student. Emotions, personal problems, hunger, are some of the examples of internal forces that may cause distractions. While noise extracurricular activities and work are examples of external forces that may...
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...STATEMENT OF RESEARCH TOPIC Many university students engage in paid employment. Discuss the impact of this on their academic performance and their overall experience at university. ABSTRACT Many university engage in paid employment for various reasons such as earning extra income, work experiences. Working while studying provides a stronger basis of working experience for later professional graduate employment and also earns a considerate amount of income that supports the basis of living against the rising inflation and cost of tuition fee. However it is possible that this has detrimental effects on a higher GPA. Not that students lack of intellectual value but rather this is a choice to emphasize on working more rather on studying. Studies have found that there is a direct correlation between increasing working hours and decreasing performance in studying. In this report, it will analyze the relevant data from primary sources and other secondary sources to identify how those reasons and other differentiating factors such as gender, language background, attendance and hours of work would affect their academic performances as well as social experience. BACKGROUND and LITERATURE REVIEW Craig Zimitat, 2003, The first year experiences, Griffith University. The report mainly focuses on the impact of employment within the timeframe of first year student. The data is collected via Griffith survey in large distribution and organized in three groups. The first group represents...
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...National Economics University International School of Management and Economics PROJECT REPORT THE REAL SITUATION OF ABSENTEEISM FROM CLASS OF IBD STUDENTS - INTAKE 11 * Group : 6 * Students : Hoang Ngoc Anh Nguyen Hoang Hai Nam Ngo Tien Dung Phung Quang Minh * Instructor : Mrs. Luu Thi Ngoc Tu Ha Noi, March 2016 ABSTRACT Nowadays, the absence of students is becoming more and more popular in the university. Therefore, we have decided to do this research to investigate the impact of class absenteeism on the students’ performance in the IBD- National Economic University. Furthermore, the finding of this study can also serve as evidence so that lecturers, teachers can take initiative to force or warn the students to come to class more frequently in order to improve their academic performance. Moreover, the study focuses on all the factors including inside school and outside the school environment. Additionally, this study shows that there are various social and psychological problems/causes of absenteeism Lastly, the output of this study is expected to serve as an input of education policy of the country in general, and improvements of education in the university in particular and contribute to the research in education. Contents ABSTRACT 2 I. INTRODUCTION...
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...Variables in our modern world effecting University Students’ academic success Abstract This research investigates the factors and variables that affect students’ academic results. This research paper focuses on variables which include hours of work, gender, high School academic results, hours of study and what relationship it has with our dependent variable which is the GPA. We aim to discover what relationship our variables hold with the dependent variable; if it is significant or in significant to be able to determine if it is valid to be rejected or accepted in our model. This study will draw upon the raw data that has been collected by surveying 50 university students from the University of Western Sydney. We have provided students with a questionnaire for numerical and measurable data related to the variables. Our data is validated and reiterated by previous literature, and we have created our own questionnaire which collects academic data where GPA is influenced highly by the selected variables. Our research is presented using a cross section data with many subjects without regard to difference in times. The data is uploaded on an excel spread sheet and ran through a STATA program to allow us to see the significance and correlating levels. The findings of this research is deemed to be a great source of knowledge for education institutions, students and the government to be able to further understand what major factors affect a student’s results. These results could...
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...Types Affecting the Performance of 1st Year BSBA-HRDM Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus S.Y.2015-2016 3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Joining the Artist Guild to the Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus S.Y.2015-2016 4. The Common Studying Habits of the 1st Year IT Students in Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus 5. The Effectiveness of Having a New Computer Laboratory for Learning Improvements in Computer Related Subjects Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus 6. Common Problems of BSIT Students in Using Computer Laboratory in Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus 7. The Effects of Noise Pollution Around the Campus Vicinity of Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus 8. Factors Affecting the Implementation of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus Rules and Regulations 9. The Common Learning Techniques in Programming of 1st Year BSIT Student of Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus 10. Factors that Affects the Learning of Students Inside the Classroom 11. Benefits of Having Programming Tutorials to the BSIT Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus 12. Advantage and Disadvantages of Having Computer Shops near at Polytechnic University of the Philippines Santa Rosa Campus 13. Factors that Affect Why 2nd...
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...THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING AND READING HABIT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES EKWERIKE ONYEDIKA 090651012 LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, OJO (JULY, 2012) ABSTRACT This paper discusses in details the Research proposal on the influence of social networking and reading habits among university undergraduates. In particular the research will focus on the question “does social networking and reading habits affects the academic performance of university undergraduates? If it does is the influence positive or negative? In this research proposal, the background, context, and theme of the study are presented: the objectives of the research and research statements are also stated. The scope and methodology to be used are also discussed and this paper also briefly reviews relevant and related literature. CHAPTER 1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY “Academic performance” is not a concept that is new, many social scientist and researchers alike have defined academic performance in various ways. Bruce Tuckman (1975) asserts that performance is used to label the observable manifestations of knowledge, skill, concepts, and understanding and idea. So performance is the application of a learning product that at the end of the process provides mastery. It is the acquisition of particular grades on examination; it shows or indicates the students’ ability, mastery of content, skills in applying learned knowledge to a particular situation. A student is generally judged on examination performance...
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...The Effect of Extracurricular Activities on Academic Grades http://www.ehow.co.uk/info_8034677_effect-extracurricular-activities-academic-grades.html Written by laura wood Sports-based extra-curricular activities are a popular choice. Extra-curricular activities are offered to a student who wants to spend his spare time in an enjoyable and structured environment. He is encouraged to take part in activities so that it will benefit him in other areas of his life. One area that an extra-curricular activity affects is academic achievement. It can have a positive and a negative impact on a child's grades. Purpose The purpose of extra-curricular activities is to give children the chance to take part in interests that aren't covered in academic classes, according to the Jackson Public School District. For example, a child can pursue his love of soccer by joining an after-school team because PE lessons have to include other sports as well as soccer. A child who enjoys politics can join a debate team if he isn't able to take an elective in politics. These extra activities are supposed to enrich a child's education and give him a well-rounded experience outside of the classroom. Positive Effect There is believed to be a direct correlation between participation in an extra-curricular activity and high academic achievement. According to the University of Wisconsin, a child can take the principles of a structured extra-curricular activity and use them in his studies. A child can...
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...Academic Effects Of Alcohol Consumption Shannell Richardson Lindsay Barrow May 10,2000 Econ 312; Prof, Wolaver Academic Effects of Alcohol Consumption Introduction: In recent years, college students are consuming alcohol at increasing rates. According to the Harvard School of Public Health CoUege Alcohol Study (1999), 44% of the students surveyed were binge drinkers and 23 % were frequent binge drinkers. Binge drinkers are often associated with a higher probability of experiencing alcohol-related problems such as violence, car accidents, injuries and the tendency to disregard academic responsibilities. Much research has been conducted concerning alcohol consumption and its effects on academics in higher education institutions. In our study, we would like to filrther investigate this issue and apply it to Bucknell University. There is a widely accepted conception of Bucknell students' drinking behavior as excessive and dangerous. The Bucknell community, including administration and staff, believe that Bucknell students have a serious problem with alcohol abuse, especially binge drinking. We believe that heavy alcohol consumption can lead to a decrease in class attendance; lower achievement on projects and tests; and inability to concentrate on class material. We intend to uncover the relationship between Bucknell students' alcohol consumption and academics. In addition...
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...Research Vol. 1 No. 10 October 2013 The effects of Cell phone use on the study habits of University of Zimbabwe First Year Faculty of Arts students. Leslei Kahari ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to examine the effects of cell phone use on the study habits of University of Zimbabwe 1st year Faculty of Arts students. The research was carried out using questionnaires distributed to 200 students who own cell phones .The questionnaires collected demographic information about the respondents, cell phone type preferences, uses of cell phones during study, predominant usage during study and information about challenges facing students in using mobile phones for study purposes. The results showed significant gender differences in several aspects of cell phone use .The results also revealed that cell phone use has negative and positive effects on the study habits of university students depending on usage patterns .The study concluded that despite the challenges faced by students ,cell phones unlike other educational innovations are firmly rooted in the society in which education and institutions are part of and ignoring the use or applications of this technology would be ill-advised. Key words: Cell phone, study habits, University of Zimbabwe INTRODUCTION This study investigates the effects of cell phone use during study on the study habits of University of Zimbabwe 1st year Faculty of Arts students. Many students starting university do not always possess the prerequisite...
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...The Effect of Extracurricular Activities on Academic Grades Reference = http://www.ehow.com/info_8034677_effect-extracurricular-activities-academic-grades.html Extracurricular activities are offered to a student who wants to spend his spare time in an enjoyable and structured environment. He is encouraged to take part in activities so that it will benefit him in other areas of his life. One area that an extracurricular activity affects is academic achievement. It can have a positive and a negative impact on a child's grades. 1. Purpose * The purpose of extracurricular activities is to give children the chance to take part in interests that aren't covered in academic classes, according to the Jackson Public School District. For example, a child can pursue his love of soccer by joining an after-school team because PE lessons have to include other sports as well as soccer. A child who enjoys politics can join a debate team if he isn't able to take an elective in politics. These extra activities are supposed to enrich a child's education and give him a well-rounded experience outside of the classroom. Positive Effect * There is believed to be a direct correlation between participation in an extracurricular activity and high academic achievement. According to the University of Wisconsin, a child can take the principles of a structured extracurricular activity and use them in his studies. A child can then have a better approach to studying. Research conducted...
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... This research is composed of effective study habits that will help students in studying especially college student. It aims to give information or advice and even strategies that can help students and this can increase their grade. Students are usually had problems in terms of studying that’s why we conduct this research. This research mainly helped students to improved their study habits and earn a higher grade. These list of effective study habits can also advised to teachers to teach students so it also help them in teaching students. This topic is worth studying because it can help the researchers and also the students who will read this research. Studying is a never-ending cycle because everyday we are learning something new. Studying also can make our brain in the track and keep processing our brain. This study can help teachers to have a interesting way to teach students so that they had fun and they learn something. Now in our modern day, Internet can help students in case of studying. Internet can be good and can be bad for students. In this research we can help students so that they will learn and realize new things and by this we can also help them in their studies and have a new inspiration to study more. According to the PhD defended by lecturer Amaia Irazusta Astiazaran at the University of the Basque Country analysing eating habits of the university students and their effect on the health of these young people. From early childhood to adolescence our lifestyle...
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...wrong. While there may be some truth to the saying truly an absence of studying is an absolute wrong choice. Studying not only prepares a student to excel in a class but reinforces the lessons already taught. Studying reawakens the lectures and reading materials. Studying is merely reviewing and committing to memory new information. Now that we have established the purpose and importance of studying one question still remains. How does study habits affect my academic studies? The extent of student's learning in academics may be the grades a student earns for a period of learning has been done. It is believed that a grade is a prmiary indicator of such learning. If a learner earns high grades it is concluded that they may also have learned a lot while low grades indicates lesser learning. However, many experiences and studies found out that there are also several factors that would account for the grades. No single factor can be definitely pointed out as predicting grades. It has been interplay of so many factors – year level, IQ, gender, age, and residence. In fact, almost all of existing environmental and personal factors are a variable of academic performance. However, at this point in time, the researchers would like to investigate the relationship of study habits and factors affecting it to the academic achievement of undergraduate College of Nursing students of Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City. The investigation of study habits on this area thus...
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...The effects of Cell phone use on the study habits of students. ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to examine the effects of cell phone use on the study habits of students. The research was carried out using questionnaires distributed to 200 students who own cell phones .The questionnaires collected demographic information about the respondents, cell phone type preferences, uses of cell phones during study, predominant usage during study and information about challenges facing students in using mobile phones for study purposes. The results showed significant gender differences in several aspects of cell phone use. The results also revealed that cell phone use has negative and positive effects on the study habits of university students depending on usage patterns .The study concluded that despite the challenges faced by students ,cell phones unlike other educational innovations are firmly rooted in the society in which education and institutions are part of and ignoring the use or applications of this technology would be ill-advised. INTRODUCTION This study investigates the effects of cell phone use during study on the study habits of students. Many students starting university do not always possess the prerequisite skills to cope with the challenges of the new and changing learning environment. An environment where they are expected to study without being told specifically what or when to study. Ultimately their success or failure within university courses is determined...
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...MP A R Munich Personal RePEc Archive Factors Affecting Students’ Performance Nasri Harb and Ahmed El-Shaarawi United Arab Emirates University July 2006 Online at http://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/13621/ MPRA Paper No. 13621, posted 26. February 2009 04:55 UTC Factors Affecting Students' Performance Nasri Harb1* Department of Economics College of Business & Economics United Arab Emirates University P.O. Box 17555 Al-Ain, UAE Tel.: 971 3 7133228 Fax: 971 3 7624384 E-mail: nasri.harb@uaeu.ac.ae Ahmed El-Shaarawi* Department of Economics College of Business & Economics United Arab Emirates University P.O. Box 17555 Al-Ain, UAE Tel.: 971 3 7133261 Fax: 971 3 7624384 E-mail: ashaarawi@uaeu.ac.ae 16 July 2006 1 Corresponding author * The authors would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Research Affairs at the United Arab Emirates University for the financial support for this project under fund grant # 01-02-4-11/04. The authors would also like to express their gratitude to all faculty members at the College of Business and Economics at the United Arab Emirates University and to the following students for helping with data collection and entry: Mohammad Abou Haliga, Mahmoud Adde, Jimaleh Ahmed, Duaa Shaikh Ali, Dalia Al-Iriani, Hiba Al-Khadra, Nina Greeshkeeva, Lamis Hafez, Baina Madvenova, Dhuha Musleh, Tahseen Rajoub, and Khabab Sissanga. Factors Affecting Students' Performance Determinants of students' performance...
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