The Effects Of Social Networking On Academic And Social Aspects Of College Students?

Mohd Ishak Bin, I., & Ruzaini Bin Abdullah, A. (2016). THE IMPACTS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES IN HIGHER LEARNING. International Journal Of Software Engineering And Computer Systems, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp 114-119 (2016), (1), 114. doi:10.15282/ijsecs.2.2016.10.0021

The ‘Social Network Issue’ ha s been changing people’s behaviours. In some occasions it has been for good. This means that Social Networks have actually acted as social, and have helped shy and introverted teenagers to get more interaction with classmates and even plan week-end activities with their friends (Stout, 2010). They have helped some people get ‘back in touch’ and some teenagers to

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Though SNSs have attained remarkable popularity, Facebook has become the most popular, particularly among people of ages 17 to 25 (Melber, 2008). Recent studies indicate that the number of older users is increasing rapidly (Kirkpatrick, 2009), but currently more than 90% of college students have a Facebook account (Haywoode, 2010; Loveland, 2011). Thus, the substantial number of college students using this technology has compelled many educators to wonder if there are potential benefits for the use of Facebook to support education.

Do students feel lost without social media on daily basis? The first social networking site called”SixDegree.com” was existed from 1997-2001. This allowed users to create personal spaces and to connect to peers. “Friendster, created in 2002, popularized social networking in the United States but was quickly outpaced by other social networking sites such as Myspace (2003), Facebook (2004), Twitter (2006), Pinterest (2009), and Google+ (2012).”(ProCon.com)

This study used purposive samples since they had a specific criteria of college freshmen between the ages of 18-19 years old, have a public Facebook account that has been active with posts within the past 30 days, have an email address or phone number either posted on Facebook or in the specific university directory (Whitehill, 2013, p.123). In order to be a part of the study the student had to meet these requirements since the researchers were finding information about the transition of college freshmen.

Introduction – Cigarettes and alcohol are not the only items that people can be addicted to. Some people can be addicted to gambling or exercising. Others can be addicted to social networking. The pros of social networking and the entertainment value is outweighed by the cons. Social networking is fun but it can be harmful and addictive. People have always needed to communicate. Texting, face time, social networking are new convenient ways to communicate. These new forms of communication are not perfect and can have bad effects on the user. Social networking is a distraction that negatively impacts social skills, grammar, and test grades of youth.

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.

The social networking site is an online platform that people can use to express their opinions, build social relations or share different activities, backgrounds and interests. “Today, social networking and the technology that enables it continue to evolve by incorporating a host of new communication features and functions” (Weber, Matthew, and Peter Monge). Social networking sites have rapidly been increasing over the past few years, and it provides many kinds of services including sharing photos, videos and many more. Facebook is one of the most popular social networking site on this planet right now. Many celebrities are using social networking sites to promote their albums and make money through advertisement. Many people all over the world are using social networking sites to talk to their families that are far away. But what are the positive effects of social networking sites for college students?

Studies by Orr et al. (397) demonstrate that people are motivated to use Facebook since it allows them to overcome shyness. In their view, identity formation and self-presentation are less strenuous and strict when examined over the social platforms. Indeed, people that have proper communication or can express themselves with ease have little experience with this attribute. However, the same cannot be applied to people that are lonely, anxious, and poor with face to face communication. The study demonstrates that shy

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

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.

“Social networking can provide tools for teaching in compelling ways that engage young students.” (Rosen). This statement says that social networking can help to get students attention.

Moreover, they surveyed 219 students at Ohio State, including 102 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students out of which, 148 said they had a Facebook account. It was found that 85 percent of undergraduates were Facebook users, while only 52 percent of graduate students had accounts which proved that working students were less likely to use Facebook, while students with more leisure time were more likely to

What are the benefits and purpose of doing these activities? Why are social networking sites frequently used by students nowadays?