Author: Tarak Nath Bhunia & Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti Sankar Pradhan
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010055
Abstract: The present study investigates the effect of social media usage on the academic performance of secondary school students. The study was conducted using a descriptive survey method with a sample of 200 students selected through random sampling. A self-structured Social Media Usage Questionnaire and students’ academic records were used for data collection. Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, one-way ANOVA, correlation, and regression analysis were employed to analyse the data.The findings revealed that students with low social media usage demonstrated higher academic performance compared to moderate and high users. Further, a strong negative correlation was found between social media usage and academic performance. Regression analysis also showed that social media usage significantly predicts academic performance. The study concludes that excessive use of social media negatively affects students’ academic achievement, although moderate and purposeful use can be beneficial for learning. Therefore, it is essential for students to maintain a balanced approach to social media usage to enhance their academic success.
Keywords: Social Media, Academic Performance, Secondary School Students, Learning Process.
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