Abstract
The purpose of this research study is to explore the
impact of social networking websites on students. A
research questionnaire was designed to determine the
factors of social networking websites that have impact on
students. Variables identified are age, gender, education,
social influence and academic performance. 168
respondents that were only students were randomly
selected. The study concluded that students whose age
range from 15 to 25 mostly use social networking websites
for entertainment. 60% of male students commonly used
social networking websites for knowledge. Graduation
students generally prefer social networking websites for
entertainment. From this research study it was also found
that people can use social networking websites due to
social influence. This study determines that most of
students use social networking websites due to their friends
and its total average is 67.3% of total sample. Students
having 3.0 to 3.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) mostly use
social networking websites for entertainment.
Shahzad Khan. (2012) Impact of Social Networking Websites on Students, Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences, Volume-05, Issue-2.
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