Impact Of Social Networking On Students

Bill Gates, a professional business man once stated, “The PC has improved the world in just about every area you can think of. Amazing development in communications, collaboration and efficiencies. New kinds of entertainment and social media. Access to information and the ability to give a voice to people who would never have been heard.” People are connected now more than ever through social media. Social media today gives people a positive impact through social interactions because it allows people to interact, gain knowledge, and meet the needs of people that their reality is not given them or that are not able to be fulfill in their daily lives. As a culture, technology provides people with endless

It has its pros and it has its cons. Students start to rely more on information accessed easily through social networking sites. Losing focus on studying has been happening majority of the time due to social networking. More time spent on social networking sites, causes less interaction with real people around you. Academic level decreases in students due to lack of desired written information skills. Students get more of a hang on a virtual environment and tend to lose focus on the real world. Ofcourse social networking systems affect mental health, but at the same time it causes physical health damages to. Children do not tend to eat on time, sleep on time and or pay attention. Some students tend to pass because of their intellectual level, but others gain a damaging low academic level.

October of this year, students of American University experienced a new sense of racial tension on campus and specifically online. The emergence of Yik Yak, an app specializing in anonymous, localized postings, created an unseen directness of extreme thought, in which Washington D.C’s American University encountered. Different “yaks” seen throughout this community alluded to sensitive topics such as the 3/5ths compromise and the KKK, all notoriously known wrongdoings of American people. I argue that these kinds of comments would not be made if the setting would be instead a face-to-face conversation or if it was, it would be distastefully received. The medium of social media allows for harsher and more blatantly offensive comments to be made without direct consequence or judgement. Susan Svrluga describes this cause of racial tensions through her article, Students Take Racist Comments and Spread Them All Over Campus. Media and technology allow for a barrier to be built between oneself and direct consequences or criticism in which may arise, thus fostering an environment that facilitates racist commentary and action. The concept of this barrier is demonstrated through the Yik Yak posts at American University as well as specific online dating websites, twitter posts and televised performances.

Are we becoming less human with the passing of each day? Have we become too dependent on technology, specifically social media? In this day and age, people have different views on social media. They question its true purpose and its effect on society as a whole. With that said, although there are many thoughts concerning the topic/trend of social media something that is undoubtedly true is that social media plays an active role in the lives of the majority of people. Whether in a positive or negative way, social media influences the lives of all people. However this paper focuses on the effect of social media on college students. It addresses both the positive and negative effects of social media on those in college; focusing on a student’s academic efficiency, social interactive skills, and overall productivity.

In conclusion, social networking has decisively proven to be good for our society. It is essential to recognize that social networking can benefit our society tremendously by helping students do better in school, spreading information/news, and helping those that are socially isolated to get out of their shell and connect with other people. The facts

Social networking has become a major part of society. Many people wake up each day and check social media websites specifically throughout Twitter and Facebook first thing in the morning instead of reaching for a newspaper. Since people are spending such a large amount of time surfing social networks, it is important to point out some of the positive and negative effects that social networking can have on a society. The positive effects of social networking sites are allow people to create new relationships and reconnect with friends and family. Increased communication, even online, strengthens relationships. And the other   is social networking sites make people share everything that they want and   bring people with common interests together, offer exposure to new ideas from around the world, and lower inhibitions to overcome social anxiety.

The activity of social networking in connection to academic performance is indecisive. This discussion section will interpret the results and compare this study with previous studies. The general overall results in this study indicated substantial correlations of social networking and it’s negative affects on the student’s GPA. The importance of social networking in the lives of post secondary and it’s affects was a major part of this study, the survey questions were created to measure these factors. A majority of students (79.2%) reported to have Facebook as a social networking site. According to the literature Facebook was mainly used to expand student’s social networking circle, in this study 98.2% of student’s reported to have

College students and young adults are subject to the benefits of accessing the internet for information, communicating with their friends over social media, and the various entertainment properties one can find on their computers. Lack of it would cause them to rely on outdated methods of shopping, communication, and research. However, failure to minimize or regulate usage of communication technology can put college students in more danger than one might think Keum, Seon Hwang, Rosen, L.d, Ehrenberg, Alexandra, and Twenge, Jean M all suggest that overuse or improper use of social media can result in harmful outcomes such as personal disorder or a loss of social skills. Jeff R. Temple has a different view where he puts sexting ahead of the other harmful externalities caused by communication through technology. The consequences of communication through social media, text messaging, and email should be recognized. Monitoring and limiting the use of these forms of technological interaction can help to kids, college students and young adult’s innocence as well health firmly intact.

Social networking has made its way into American culture quickly and is more prevalent now than ever before. Many people have different views on the relevance and benefits of social networking, whether they are positive or negative standpoints. Nevertheless, social media and networking is a part of our American lifestyles as a whole. As a Computer Information Systems major and studying the foundations and composition of computer applications, I would like to research the effects that social networks have on underclassmen undergraduate students attending an Historically Black College or University. In order to conduct this research, a study and survey must be held to determine whether social networking positively or negatively affects grade point averages by recording the number of social networks students are actively using and the number of hours spent on these applications in comparison to grade point averages. This research is important because there are many individuals who do not know the effects of their social networking, or lack thereof, has on their grades, sleeping patterns, health, and lifestyles in general. Although this research will focus on grade point averages of students, it will also determine if social networking has effects on other aspects of the college life such as sleeping patterns, health, and awareness.

Society is constantly changing and will continue to change in the future. The change is predictable because people change their ideas, routines, and views frequently. One of the topics that is typically brought up when discussing the influences on how society is changing, is social networking. There are two sides to every story. One side of the effects of social networking is that it is beneficial to society by informing people on particular situations in the world and on current important events. The other side views social networking as dangerous and drama filled. While there are benefits and dangers to social networking's effects on society, I will argue that social networking has changed society more negatively than positively.

“By the time they leave adolescence, emerging adults have already experienced 18 years of media socialization, with evidence suggesting that this socialization continues well into emerging adulthood” (Coyne, Padilla-Walker, & Howard, 2013). In this world today, humans are constantly processing information and relaying feedback to those around. People are constantly seeking information and looking for gratifications throughout a variety of outlets. Additionally, finding methods to fulfill specific needs is a common trend amongst adolescents in today’s modernized age. What paves way for these adolescents to fulfill these needs is the ever-changing technology that allows quick and easy access to satisfy their gratifications. With constant change comes varying behaviors, questionable online actions, and questions as to why adolescents use social networking as a medium for satisfying their needs. This paper will discuss the uses and gratifications theory, social networking with adolescents, a longitudinal study, and how information sharing is important to adolescents seeking gratification.

I read through Horizon Report is very helpful and Social networking is referring to the phenomenon of interaction and community of people with common interests. Specific actions exchange to get to know one another and the common purpose that exists between the parties to exchange and social networking, and cultural factors that can bind to one another they are needed. In recent years, there appears to be a phenomenon of social networking, virtualization and accelerate the development of another technology such as the Internet or the Web. Technology is good dealing social networking in the 21th century for the young children who is learning the device about the social media it is better for the children how the environment about our society now. Even every classroom has the devices about media and technology about the faster learning it. If you show it to the children in the classroom they will be concentrated more about the subjects that they are learning and it would be easier for the children to understand what they are learning about it. But for the teachers it would have positive and negative opinions about the media learning. Because the teachers must have learned the material how to work with the technology. I think all the teacher need to have some kinds of technique about the media teaching so that the students can learn very effectively about the materials that teacher are teaching about it.

The issue that will be discussed has to do with social networking. Social network is highly important because it is used on a daily basis in our surroundings. Technology has progressed throughout the years, and has created many opportunities for students, businesses, and adults to succeed. Almost everyone in the world has access to the Internet or soon will have access to the Internet. This topic is important because many have the image/ belief that social networking is bad, and have debated on what is considered a social network. However, there are proven facts that social networking is beneficial for students and grown ups. People interact in many ways, some by social media, some by phone, some by email, and now we have the advantage of researching and contacting people all over the world, by using social networking sites and programs. Social networking is used every day and in many different ways. Social network providers us with prospering skills that in the long term, it will beneficial for our lives. Social network allows us to communicate across the globe rapidly, helps us gain important skills, and they are educational benefits. The purpose is to inform and educate others about social network about the pros and cons and what is considered a social network.

Facebook was invented in 2004 by a college student named Mark Zuckerberg. Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook out of his dorm room for his fellow student at Harvard. Facebook quickly expanded throughout the campus. As it was such a huge hit, Facebook was soon spread to other campuses and was opened to the public for use. Today, teenagers to seniors can be found using Facebook. According to Statista, as of April 2016 there were 1.59 billion active users. Facebook is used to connect with others, build professional profiles and organize events. Facebook can be used for many of other things, such as, seeing photos and videos, keeping up with news and current events and receiving feedback from others on the content people may have. Facebook is

Social Networking sites have increased the rate & quality of collaboration for students. They are able to communicate meeting times or share information quickly, which can increase productivity and help them learn how to work well in groups. Social networking sites teach students skills that they will need to survive in the business world. Being able to create and maintain connections to many industries is an integral part of developing a career or building a business.