Effects of Social Media on the Academic Performance of Information and Communication Technology Students: Towards A Guide

Abstract

This research examines the relationship between social media and their effects on the academic performance of the students. Social media is the most recent form of media among students in this generation. It is also the cheapest fast access to the world of communication and socialization. Many students are always logging in to their account on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. as a part of their everyday activities and routine. The researchers utilized the quantitative interval method and descriptive research design through the utilization of questionnaires, unstructured interviews and focused-group discussions to 40 ICT senior high students at Bestlink College of the Philippines. The questionnaires are related to the current issues, reasons, and effects of using social media among the senior high students. The ICT senior high students who participated in our survey have assessed the factors affecting their studies in terms of psychological, mentally, physically, and socially problems. The things needed to be done to reduce the effects is to lessen the usage of gadgets and social media, to develop time management, to focus on extra-curricular activities, and to maintain proper guidance from their teachers, guidance counselor, and, most of all, their parents. The results demonstrated the usefulness and side-effects of using social media to the ICT senior high students at Bestlink College of the Philippines. The school organization and teachers must implement the rules regarding the reduced use of social media within the school grounds and classrooms during discussions and activities. These may help enhance the academic performance of the students.