Past studies have found that students who
spend more time on social media sites
are likely to demonstrate poor academic performance. This is because they spend time chatting online and making friends on social media sites instead of reading books.
Students also answer survey questions about a variety of topics, including their Internet use. “Children who regularly use online social networks, such as Facebook, tend to obtain
lower scores in math, reading
, and science than students who never or hardly ever use these sites,” the study found.
Reduced
academic performance
is one of the most important consequences of social networking overuse for students. The results of a study on medical students showed that students who used social networks and internet more than average had a poor academic achievement and low level of concentration in the classroom [36].
The students are victims of social networks more often than others. … Students involved in activities on social media sites during the study resulted
in a reduction in their focus of attention
. This causes a decrease in their academic performance, and concentration to learn as well.
Social media plays an important role in every student's life. It is often
easier and more convenient to access information, provide information and communicate via social media
. Tutors and students can be connected to each other and can make good use of these platforms for the benefit of their learning and teaching.
Too much use of Social Media can have adverse effects on students' minds and they may also be exposed to
bad posture, eye strain, physical and mental stress
.
From helping students complete their assignments, get to grips with intricate educational concepts,
prepare for quizzes and exams
, to improving their practical skills and finding the right career opportunities, social media is playing a vital role in helping students stay on top of their studies.
Social Media had become a major distraction to students, causing
the overall performance of students to decline
, especially the ones who tend to check their Facebook and twitter while studying. … Students, who attempt to multi-task, checking social media sites while studying, show reduced academic performance.
The negative aspects of social media
However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such as:
Inadequacy about your life
or appearance.
Why is media important to students?
Social media plays an important role in every student's life. It
is easier and convenient to access information, provide information and communicate via social media
. Teachers and students are connected to each other and can make good use of these platforms for the working of their education.
What is the role of media in students life?
Social media plays an important role in every student's life. It is
easier and convenient to access information, provide information and communicate via social media
. Teachers and students are connected to each other and can make good use of these platforms for the working of their education.
What are negative impacts?
countable noun [usually singular] The
impact that something has on a situation
, process, or person is a sudden and powerful effect that it has on them. […] See full entry.
In the relatively short time, they've been in existence, social media has had some
very positive effects
in terms of empowering and connecting people. At the same time, they have provided new platforms for some decidedly unhealthy and destructive behaviors.
Young people spend a lot of time on social media. They're also
more susceptible to peer pressure
, low self-esteem and mental ill-health. A number of studies have found associations between increased social media use and depression, anxiety, sleep problems, eating concerns, and suicide risk.
Using social media too much makes it harder for people to identify the emotion being expressed by the people with whom they are talking. This makes it harder to respond appropriately. … Using social media excessively affects individuals' social skills when
having a face-to-face conversation
.
The use of social media in education
helps students, teachers and parents to get more useful information, to connect with learning groups and other educational systems that make education convenient
. Social network tools afford students and institutions with multiple opportunities to improve learning methods.
