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SOCIAL MEDIA AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS. BY OSHARIVE PETER 100302125 BEING A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ARTS B.A(Ed) DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION JANUARY, 2015 i CERTIFICATION This is to certify that this research was carried out by Osharive, Peter with Matriculation Number 100302125 under my supervision. ----------------------- --------------------------- Dr. O. A. Thomas Date Supervisor. ii DEDICATION This research work is dedicated to the God almighty, the author and finisher of our Faith whom by His grace foreknew, predestined and made this work a success and for seeing me through my academic years. I also dedicate it to my parents, Mr. And Mrs. Osharive and my siblings without whose caring support and prayers it would not have been possible. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My profound gratitude goes to the Almighty God the creator of all mankind for his faithfulness, favor, grace and mercies towards me from the beginning of the Academic session to the end. And for a successful project well done. My immense appreciation goes to my honorable supervisor, a virtues woman, a great mother, a great and wonderful lecturer and a friend indeed, Dr. Sola Thomas, who despite all the stress and tight schedule made out time to go through my work with all mistakes and help make the necessary corrections and still never gave up on me and in her own way encouraged me to carryon to the end. I pray that the Lord will richly reward you in double folds and according to his riches in glory, Amen. My regards also goes to my worthy and able lecturers who in their own way brought me to where I am now, Dr. (Mrs) Sophia Madumere, Dr. Simeon Oladipo, Dr. Jeremiah Adetoro, Dr. Ngozi Nzoka, Dr. Martha Amadi, Dr. Sheidu Sule, Dr. Abogunde Adekunle and Dr. Maruff Oladejo, for their immeasurable impact of knowledge and wisdom in my life. I will forever remain grateful to you all. My sincere gratitude goes to my loving and ever caring parents, Mr. and Mrs. Osharive who were there for me due to their love and desire for education and above all their prayers which brought me this far. I couldn’t have asked God for more because they are all I will ever need. My special and profound gratitude goes to my lovely brothers and sisters; Blessing, Kinsley, Gladys, Friday, Peace, and my twin Paul who in his own way helped me in creating and choosing my topic and generating material, I say a big thank you. I bless the name of Lord indeed you’re a blessing in your own way. My thanks goes to my good and loving friend’s Tobiloba, Daniel, Faith, Charity, Wuraola,Abisayo, Lekan, Debola, Eniola, Uche, Tunmininu, Yemisi, Aishat, Bukky, Diya, Biola, Ayobami, Gloria, Jenifer, Micheal,Damilola, for giving me the idea and to many, whom I could not list for your presence in my life and for the role you all played, am indeed grateful. And most importantly, am saying a huge thank you to my one and only best friend Enikanoselu Busayo for your support, understanding and time you took to ensure the success of my work, am really grateful. Your presence in my life was worthwhile. To all my friends I love you. Amen. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Title…………………………………………………………………………………i Certification..……………………………………………………………………...ii Dedication………………………………………………………………………... iii Acknowledgements..……………………………………………………………...iv Table of Contents………………………………………………………………….v List of Tables……………………………………………………………………..vii Abstract…………………………………………………………………………...ix CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………….. 1 Background to the Study…………………………………………………………....1 Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………………...5 Purpose of the Study………………………………………………………………..7 Research Questions…………………………………………………………............7 Research Hypotheses………………………………………………………….........8 Significance of the Study…………………………………………………………...8 Scope of the Study…………………………………………………………….........9 Operational Definition of Terms…………………………………………………....9 CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW………………………………………………………. 11 Introduction…………………………………………………………………......... 11 Concept of Social Media ……………….…………………...………………………..11 Student’s addictiveness to social media……………………………………...............25 v Students Exposure to Social Media…………………...…………………………..….27 Influence of Social Media Network on Student Academic Performance…………...… 28 Usage of Social Media and Students’ Academic Performance…………........................39 Gender Usage Of Social Media……………….……………………………...………....30 Usage of Social Media by Age……………………………………………………......32 Social media in the classroom………………………………………………….…....36 Problems in Schools……………………………...………………………………....39 Summary of Literature Review…………………………………………………....39 CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY……………………………………………….41 Introduction………………………………………………………………………. 41 Research Design………………………………………………………………….. 41 Population of the Study…………………………………………………………... 41 Sample and Sampling Technique………………………………………………… 41 Research Instrument……………………………………………………………… 42 Validity of the Instrument………………………………………………………… 42 Reliability of the Instrument……………………………………………………….42 Method of Data Collection………………………………………………………...42 Method of Data Analysis…………………………………………………….........43 vi CHAPTER FOUR DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION………………………...44 Introduction………………………………………………………………………. ……..44 Presentation of Demographic Data………………………………………………............44 Students Addictiveness and Students’ To Social Network on Academic Performance of Students………………………………………………………………………………......51 Students Exposure to Social Media Network and Students’ Academic Performance…………………………………………………………………….………..51 Use of Social Media on the Academic Performance of Students ….................................52 Male and Female Students Usage of Social Media Network........................................... 52 Students Usage of Social Media by Age…………………………………………………53 CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS……………………..56 Introduction………………………………………………………………………. ……..56 Summary of the Study………………………………………………………................... 56 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………............. 57 Recommendations………………………………………………………………..............57 Suggestions for Further Studies…………………..…………………………………….. 58 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………….. 59 APPENDICES…………………………………………………………………………..68 Section A…………………………………………………………………………………68 Section B…………………………………………………………………………………69 vii LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Distribution Of Respondents According To Faculty…………………...…………44 Table 2: Presentation of Demographic Data…………...…………………………………….. 44 Table 3: Students Addictiveness to Social Network and Academic Performance……...............46 Table 4: Exposure of Students to Social Media Network and Their Academic Performance…..46 Table 5: Use Of Social Media and Students’ Academic Performance ………………………....47 Table 6: Gender Usage Of Social Media ………………………………………………....…...48 Table 7: Age Usage of Social Media ……………………………………………………….....49 Table 8: Chi-square Analysis for the influence of Students’ Addictiveness to Social Network on Academic Performance of Student…………………..………………………....50 Table 9: Chi-square Analysis for the Influence of Student’s Exposure to Social Media Network on Students’ Academic Performance………….…………………………………...51 Table 10: Chi-square Analysis for Influence of the Use of Social Media on the Academic Performance of the Students in University of Lagos……..……………………...………52 Table 11: Chi-square Analysis for Male and Female Students’ Usage of Social Media Network.………………………………………………...……………….52 Table 12: Chi-square Analysis for Age Influence on Usage of Social Media..........……….53 viii Abstract The purpose of this research study is to examine the influence of Social Media and Academic Performance Of students in University of Lagos. Five Research questions and five Research hypotheses guided the study. To achieve this, the descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study focused on University of Lagos hence, population consists of all the 24,661 full-time undergraduate students. The simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 378 students. A four point Likert Type Rating Scale Questionnaire type, titled: Social Media and Academic Performance of Students Questionnaire (SMAAPOS) was used to collect data from the participants. The descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage, were used to analyze the demographic data while inferential statistics of Chi-square(x2) was used in testing the research hypotheses. Research findings showed that a great number of students in University of Lagos, are addicted to social media. To this end, the researcher recommended that social media should be used for educational purposes as well; Social Networking Sites should be expanded and new pages should be created to enhance academic activities and avoid setbacks in the students’ academic performance; and Students should be monitored by teachers and parents on how they use these sites This is to create a balance between social media and academic activities of students to avoid setbacks in the academic performance of the students. ix CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The world is today celebrating the improvements in communication technology which has broadened the scope of communication through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Modern Technology in communication no doubt has turned the entire world into a “Global village”.

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