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VOL. 11, ISSUE 7 (2024)
Influence of social media on academic performance among junior high school students in the Enugu metropolis, Enugu state
Authors
Onodugo Ifeanyi Chris, Dr Uzochukwu Silba, Onyeledo Peace Ijeoma, Chidi Enemo Chinaza
Abstract
The study investigated the impact of social
media on the academic performance of junior high school students in Enugu
Metropolis, Enugu State. Anchored in Bandura’s Social Learning Theory (1997)
[9], the research adopted a positivist philosophical stance, utilizing a
quantitative approach and a descriptive research design. A sample of 297 junior
high school students was selected using stratified and simple random sampling
techniques. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed
both descriptively—using frequencies and percentages—and inferentially through
linear regression analysis. The findings revealed that the social media
platforms commonly used by the students included WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok,
Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube. Moreover, the
study established that social media usage had a negative effect on students’
academic performance. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the
Ghana Education Service incorporate educational social media platforms such as
"WhatsApp Kidz," "Kiddy TikTok," and "Facebook
Kidz" into the school curriculum to enhance learning engagement.
Additionally, parents, teachers, and guardians should actively monitor and
regulate students’ social media usage to ensure it is focused on educational
content, thereby promoting better academic outcomes.
Pages:129-136
How to cite this article:
Onodugo Ifeanyi Chris, Dr Uzochukwu Silba, Onyeledo Peace Ijeoma, Chidi Enemo Chinaza "Influence of social media on academic performance among junior high school students in the Enugu metropolis, Enugu state". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 11, Issue 7, 2024, Pages 129-136
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