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The document discusses several studies that have examined the effects of social media usage on students' academic performance. Some studies found positive effects, such as social media allowing students to generate ideas and share concepts related to their studies. However, other studies found negative effects, such as excessive social media usage being linked to poorer time management and reduced time spent on academics. The document also notes that social media can be a useful tool when used in moderation, but excessive usage and addiction can distract from academic work.

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Conceptual Framework

The document discusses several studies that have examined the effects of social media usage on students' academic performance. Some studies found positive effects, such as social media allowing students to generate ideas and share concepts related to their studies. However, other studies found negative effects, such as excessive social media usage being linked to poorer time management and reduced time spent on academics. The document also notes that social media can be a useful tool when used in moderation, but excessive usage and addiction can distract from academic work.

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Conceptual Framework

To shed light on the positive and negative sides of using social media in general, as well as
discover its effects on students’ academic performance, existing studies were reviewed. Studies
found out that academic outcome of students who spent most of their time interacting using
social media are positive because they were able to share and generate ideas and concepts
related to their studies. They also use these sites for having fun as these social media sites are
helpful in their academic work. A similar study revealed that online social media had improved
the communication between the Faculty member and students which facilitate the
communication of the correct information and improve understanding and the development of
the ideas and the courses. Based on the information collected, it is noticeable to say that the use
of the social media during the lecture time is not recommended. Mensah & Nizam concluded in
their study that social media platforms has a significant impact on students’ academic
performance in Malaysia tertiary institutions. Nevertheless, among the six variables used in their
study, time appropriateness and health addiction has a stronger significant influence on students’
academic performance. This is because time management plays an essential role in determining
the success and failure of an individual. Thus students who lack time management can easily fall
prey to the negative impact of social media. Likewise, health and addiction, students who are
engrossed with social media platforms ends up skipping meals which has health impact.
According to the study of Owusu-Acheaw & Larson, it was revealed that the use of social media
had affected the academic performance of their respondents negatively and further International
Journal of Advanced Information Technology (IJAIT) Vol. 8, No.4/5, October 29, 2018 confirmed
that there was a strong positive relationship between the use of social media and academic
performance. Their study further revealed that most of their respondents use social media sites
to chat rather than for academic purpose. Based on the study of Alwagait, Shazad and Alim, it
was found that social media usage on weekly basis displayed a positive skew where most
students do not use social media excessively. Respondents in their study felt that time
management and football were factors that contributed towards negative academic
performance besides excessive social media use. Study in Kogi State University found out that
the exposure of the students to social media have effect on their academic performance. Evident
show that social media have negative influence on the academic performance of students.
Students who spend more time on social media are likely to perform poorly in their academics
this is because instead of reading books, thy spend time chatting and making friends via social
media and this will definitely have negative effect on their academic performance.

Another study shows that students are not only affected by social media, employees and
employers too. A U.K. firm released a study showing that people who use Facebook, Twitter and
other social networks while at work extracts a heavy cost on their employers. According to Kolan
and Dzadza, the nature of social media as a useful servant but a dangerous master and a two-
edge sword has been revealed in the findings of the study. Despite the benefits that students can
harness from social media networks such as sharing of information, building relationship,
partaking in group discussion, there is to some extent addiction and distraction of attention
caused by the use of social media which could have serious consequences on the academic life
of students. One of the negative effect of social media is piracy. The primary motivator for
Australians of all ages illegally downloading movies and TV shows is that it is free. According to
Landry, social media a tool that could be used for good or bad, it all depends on the person. Social
media has its layers of good and bad. Yes, it is easier to remember the bad rather than the good
but, social media sites have created opportunities for people all over the world.

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