..."Use of Social networking Effect" on Grades? Social media has several effects on academic work — some more positive than others. But what is social networking's overall impact on college students' performance? What’s the effect that social media has on students? According to OnlineEducation.net, there are some negative effects of students who pair studying with Face book. In fact, students who do this specific type of multitasking earned 20% lower grades than their peers who were able to focus on their homework without the distraction. FINDINGS INTRODUCTION The purpose of this research study is to explore the impact of social networking websites on students. A research questionnaire was designed to determine the factors of social networking websites that have impact on students. Variables identified are * Age * Gender * Education * Social influence * Academic performance. 50 respondents that were only students were randomly selected. OBJECTIVE * To analyze the impact of students’ age, gender, education and social influence. * To determine how social networking websites affects students’ academic performance. * To evaluate why mostly people use social networking websites. FACTORS * age * gender * education * Social networks. Academic performance depends upon use of social networking websites Dependent variable: * academic performance Independent variables: * use of social networking website ...
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...Impact of Social Networking Websites on Students Author: Shahzad Khan Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 2 http://aupc.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/V5I2-5.pdf According to Charlene Li et al (2007) student activity on social networking sites focuses on communicating with each other. The most popular activities done by students and users on social networking sites revolve around looking at profiles of one another, searching for someone here and there, or updating one’s own profile, eavesdropping (sensing others activities on social networking websites and analyzing their posts). Media and content related activities like looking for an event, watching online videos, or listening to music and news. The ratios of these common activities which are almost practiced by almost every social networking websites user are calculated. Greenhow & Robelia (2009), Madge et al (2009) & Selwyn (2009) point of view social networking websites best serve educational goal and objectives by connecting students through such informal methods as it allows student through the process of collaborative sense making. Some of social networking websites are specifically specified for educational environment including linkedin.com which is fully featured for education purpose and let user to updates his educational credential and make a professional connections. In addition to the above statement Ellision et al (2007) & Lampe et al (2008) also stated that social networking websites...
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...ĐỒNG QUỐC TIẾN The Impact of Social Networking in Traveling Websites Introduction As has been noted by different authors, the advent of information technology and the internet has gave way to different changes on the way how business, marketing and other transaction or social networking is done. Since, different industries and business wanted to gain competitive advantage through the use of information technology, most of these enterprises are considering changes. There is a notion that users surf the internet, there are many enterprises that have their own website and thousands of advertisement are open with just a blink of an eye (Donthu & Garcia, 1999). The use of websites is available for any enterprise who wants to make each and every target consumer aware of their existence. In addition website development may enable the enterprise to be known worldwide since more and more users are being independent on the internet as a tool to get essential information. It is considered today as the most significant part of the travel marketing strategy in the world where competition is very stiff, and that is the market environment. In today’s generation, travelers or visitors are not only visiting a specific place or events, simply just for fun. Most of them are looking for excitement, and more importantly learning process and tourists and travelers are looking for new products and services that would satisfy their needs. This is one of the reasons why, more and more countries...
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...Impact of Social…. Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 2 Shahzad Khan 56 Impact of Social Networking Websites on Students Shahzad Khan1 Abstract The purpose of this research study is to explore the impact of social networking websites on students. A research questionnaire was designed to determine the factors of social networking websites that have impact on students. Variables identified are age, gender, education, social influence and academic performance. 168 respondents that were only students were randomly selected. The study concluded that students whose age range from 15 to 25 mostly use social networking websites for entertainment. 60% of male students commonly used social networking websites for knowledge. Graduation students generally prefer social networking websites for entertainment. From this research study it was also found that people can use social networking websites due to social influence. This study determines that most of students use social networking websites due to their friends and its total average is 67.3% of total sample. Students having 3.0 to 3.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) mostly use social networking websites for entertainment. Key words: Social Networking Websites, Entertainment, Students and KPK Pakistan. 1Shahzad Khan, Lecturer City University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar Pakistan. Internet is a very important element of life which cannot be ignored. Internet is used for educational purpose by a large...
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...have chosen is the use of social networking websites and how the three sociological perspectives apply to them. The use of social networking website has become a social norm in the way our society communicates with each one another. I believe that there are benefits with using social networking websites in your private and public life. On the other hand, I do believe that with social networking websites, the boundary between our private and public life merge and become difficult to separate. Functionalism According to Griffiths & et. al (2015), functionalism is a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of the individuals in that society. Functionalism relates to the use of social media in the way of an individual uses social networking and technology in contributing to the functioning of their society. The use of social networking has become a social norm in our society. Functionalism and the use of social media help an individual pass on their social facts to the next generation. "Social facts are the laws, morals, values, religious beliefs, customs, fashions, rituals, and all of the cultural rules that govern social life (Durkheim 1895)"(Griffiths, et, al, 2015, Pg.15). The use of social networking and media websites influence us in our societies perception of what is good or bad, beautiful or ugly, how to speak, what to wear, and how to react to certain situations and events. With a social networking page, you can generate your...
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...6/14/2016 SANDRA HIGHTOWER Social networking sites have a big impact on our lives. Social networking sites have many advantages. We can use the social networking sites to find old friends, make new friends and to find love. Social networking also have many disadvantages, like online bullying, threats and misuse of the social networking site. Within this essay, I will use the three social perspectives; functionalism, conflict and interactionism to analyze how social networking sites have impacted our lives. One of the many reason why I am going to write my essay on social networking sites because I am comfortable and familiar with social networking sites. Functionalism theory sees society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet biological and social needs of the individuals in that society. English philosopher and biologist, Hebert Spence ( 1820-1903) once argued that just as the various organs of the body work together of the body work together to keep the body functioning , the various parts of society work together to keep society functioning (Spencer 1989) . The functionalism perspective would see that social networking sites have purpose in society. The use of social networking sites has come an everyday normal actively in our society. With the use of social networking sites influences how we see society, like what is the must have shoes, or the must have mobile devices or what is ugly and what is not. It also influences how we communicate with each...
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...IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS DR.JANGAIAH REEBA SARA KOSHY Introduction • Social Networking Websites (SNS) provides a virtual social space for individuals. • Popular SNSs are Facebook,Google+,Twitter • 1.2 billion worldwide SNS users • SNS Usage in India: Age Group 13-17 is 20.6% • Tools of teenage communication -Wall posts, status updates, thumbs up etc… NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE • Internet – center of communication • SNS an unavoidable part of adolescent lifestyle • SNS affect internal and external growth of adolescents • This study will help: School administrators Parents Teachers Students PROBLEM STATEMENT This study is aimed at determining the impact of social networking websites on the social behaviour and academic performance of the secondary school students. OBJECTIVES To study • The extent of exposure to SNS by secondary school students. • The impact of SNS on student’s social behavior ;interactions and disruptive behavior • The impact of SNS on academic performance • Suggest the need for awareness about influences of SNS in students • Suggest appropriate curricular activities to develop self-discipline while using SNS in students REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE • Thembekile.O.Mayayise (2008): Social impact of internet on high school learners • John Manual C.Asilo et al. (2010): influence of SNS on interpersonal relationships of students(age group:12-16) • Kaitlyn Flad...
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...of the Study: The research investigates the impacts of social networking websites on undergraduate students’ performance at Technology College Sarawak. The variables identified are age, gender, education, social influence and academic performance. Questionnaire will be design based on the requirement to determine the reasons and factors that affect the students’ performance and will be distributed to 30 correspondents, which consist of students in Technology College Sarawak. Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision, if one’s will. Although social networking is possible in person, especially in the workplace, universities, and high schools, it is most popular online. An online social networking is a place where people build social relations by sharing information’s, interests, activities, or their real lives connections too. It allows users to communicate with each other without limits and boundaries. When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used. These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users. Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share common interests in hobbies, religion, politics and alternative lifestyles. Once the user is granted access to a social networking website they can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading...
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...Aaron Hansel University of Phoenix Hypothesis Identification Analysis Article Social networking websites have become increasingly popular within the last several years. Many people now use websites such as MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter to contact friends and family. This article examines the effects that these social networking websites have on the third-person effect. Initially, the author proposes three different hypotheses: 1) Whether the third-party effect actually exists in the social networking website context and, if by chance that it does, how it differs from traditional media content. 2) How such perceptual bias varies with different referent others. 3) Whether such perceptual differentials potentially lead to behavioral outcomes. For the purpose of this assignment, the focus will primarily be on the first of these three hypotheses. After the initial hypothesis was made, the author broke it down into two separate hypotheses. The first being people tend to believe that social networking websites have a greater impact on other people than on themselves. The second hypothesis developed was that people tend to exhibit a greater third-party effect on social networking websites than on traditional media. After testing the article came up with the following results. The first hypothesis, people believe that social networking websites have a greater impact on others than on themselves, was determined by using a paired t-test. A strong...
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...Facebook or MySpace. But doctors are now finding social Websites can lead to depression. "I mean a lot of drama that goes on there. And people talking bad about each other," says Bryan Forsberg, talking about online social networks. Whether it's a break up, rejection, or envy, cyberspace can feel real; even causing depression. With both MySpace and Facebook, you have to request friends and then wait to be accepted. Normally, you get an email; but if it doesn't come, you can feel alone. On social Websites, the number of friends on your page also matters. Social networker Mohammed Gol says, "If someone has more friends than you do, then you think that he's more popular or that people like him more. "Doctors say it is never healthy to constantly compare yourself to someone else; they also say it's healthy to step away from the computer sometimes and get out. Psychologists say there's nothing wrong with social Websites, but they were never meant to replace real life. You have to have a balance. https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagotribune.com%2Fsns-health-social-network-depression%2C0%2C5533082.story&ei=H9o_Uqr0I8jDrAeq14HACw&usg=AFQjCNFG_A9Gl6aCwdfxcR6ZbFox0laN6Q BY CAITLIN HEANEY (STAFF WRITER) Published: April 11, 2011 It's called "social networking" and it was meant to bring people closer together. But lately websites like Facebook, MySpace and Formspring have been...
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...Chapter 1 Title: The Influence of Social Networking to College student and its effect to their study habits. Introduction Social networking is a conversation. The important thing in social media is the real people who use it. It's all about the C's. Creative, Competition, Community, Communication. It is a online conversation, which is organic and complex. Social media influences people. But those influences may cause either good or bad especially to the most popular group of people who are influenced by it, the college students. Background Social Networking is relatively young, but its history is incredibly long. From AOL Instant Messenger to Friendster to Google+, social networks has probably changed more in ten years than most people’s living room furniture changes in a lifetime. We define social network sites as web-based services that allow individuals to construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system, articulate a list of other users with whom they share a connection, and view and traverse their list of connections and those made by others within the system. The nature and nomenclature of these connections may vary from site to site. What makes social network sites unique is not that they allow individuals to meet strangers, but rather that they enable users to articulate and make visible their social networks. This can result in connections between individuals that would not otherwise be made, but that is often not the goal, and these meetings are...
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...Social Networking and Productivity [ Naveen Reddy Bowllapally ] ESL460 Professor Linda Ko Silicon Valley University March 5th, 2015 “Do you agree that the use of social media sites creates better productivity? Why or Why not? “ Yes! I do agree that the social networking can create a better productivity than the other preferred ways. Social networking on websites is a social and technological innovation that cannot be ignored anymore. People are using social networking sites to connect to friends and family, search for business contacts, news links etc. For example booking a movie tickets through online, there by people can save their precious time without waiting in queue for hours along. There are many other examples for saying that the social networking can provide a better productivity. The social networking site like Facebook gained over million users with ahigh growth rate within years. Thus, many corporations are increasingly coming up with social networks to improve their business operations. Consumer social networks are social networking websites that are open to the public like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and may serve for different purpose for different people. Social networking has only one disadvantage that is using in wrong way, it is completely depends on our hand for getting the results positive, which was completely depended on iuur hand. To overcome making the misuse of social networking is limiting the band-width, privacy, and cost as sociated...
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...Investigate the effect that social networking sites may have within the business environment In current business environment are well connected to social networking especially for global organization. To perform networking, both parties need to play their part. We need take into the consideration of the culture, process, and security of the webpage as well as the benefits of purchasing the product though online shopping. All these will be the effect of social networking. For globalization network, it can’t escape from PEST - Political, economic, social/culture, technology. Social networking may not be effective to build up relationship as no human interaction to the customers however this is the way that can introduce the company product, history and performance to all over the world without any boundaries. Marketing and sales departments playing an important role to build up relationship and trust with their customers and helps to introduce more about the company behaviour. Let’s take an example for “TaoBao” which we can view the website at http://sea.taobao.com/. This is currently famous in e-commerce webpage which created by China. The attraction of the business website is about the price of the product and the multiple choices of products that can browse through and purchase online. Consumer can get the same item in the market using a lower price without stepping out from the house. Nowadays, most of the globalization business has their website to introduce and to update...
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...INTRODUCTION Social networking consists of wide and diverse issues which concern the lives of individuals resulting to the blast of online socializing. Due to the impacts it caused to the public, this research paper tackled about the effects of social networking and its influence to the society. It also includes the issues about the threats and security of the social networks as well as the changing behaviours of people caused by the growing popularity of social networking. Remember the early days before the online interaction all over the world knocks on the door of every being when everything is basic and simple. The ability to communicate and stay connected across the planet has fostered and altered the existence of every individual. This research aims to know and to stay focus on what is life in the world of social networking. Despite the thousands of miles being apart people still manage to keep in touch by just logging in to a social site. Online social networks are the reason behind the connections and interactions between people based on common interests. However, more people were complaining about the threats and security of social networking. Others were complementing about what it could offer. From own personal purposes to school activities, to business promoting to politics campaign, social networking is always involve. This research will also cover the impacts of social networking to our society. This is conducted to be able to know its harmful and beneficial...
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...communication methods. One of most beneficial has been social networking which has exploded in popularity among teenagers, professionals and people living away from home. However, some people have misused social networking. Infant predators, identity thefts and others similar individuals have raised a big concern among society about social networking. Introductory Paragraphs: Since the beginning social networking sites have attracted several types of users, and in most cases, these people have incorporated these websites into their daily practices. While some sites support existing relationships, others help creating new relationships in different interests such as political views, religious, activities or even just gaming! While supporting that the impact of social networking in today’s society is beneficial, I have found several factors that go against it, such as cyber bulling. Indeed, social networking provides society a lot of good tools, nonetheless society have taken social networking for granted. Early Overview: The intention of this report is to provide a conceptual and informative context about the benefit and harmfulness of social networking in today’s society. We begin by exposing some of the benefits of social networking, for instance communication with relatives and family, business networking, advertising. Following this, we’ll go over the facts that cause harm to society through social networking such as sexual predators, identity theft, & health...
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