THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE PATTERNS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND WELL-BEING AMONG STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KATSINA STATE

Authors

  • MUHAMMED IBRAHIM Faculty of Computing, Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State, Nigeria.
  • MUSA AHMAD DAGUMA Faculty of Management Science, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
  • ABUBAKAR ISMAIL MUHAMMED Faculty of Computing, Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State, Nigeria.
  • SAMAILA KASIMU AHMAD Faculty of Computing, Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State, Nigeria.
  • AHMED MOHAMMED GIMBA Faculty of Computing, Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State, Nigeria.
  • ADAMU ABDULAZEEZ Faculty of Computing, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.

Abstract

The emergence of the digital era has initiated a profound transformation in education, especially within academic institutions. The purpose of this study is to look into the multidimensional relationship between social media usage patterns, academic achievement, and general well-being among students in tertiary institutions in Katsina State, Nigeria. Because of social media's extensive effect in modern culture, there is concern regarding its possible impact on students' academic performance and psychological well-being. The study uses a quantitative research approach to collect data from 500 students via a structured questionnaire, which represents the sample size. The study's first findings indicate a complicated interplay between social media usage patterns, academic performance, and well-being. While students recognize the benefits of social media for educational reasons, they also report difficulties with time management, distraction, and social comparison, which may jeopardize their academic progress and emotional well-being. Furthermore, studies show that the volume and nature of social media usage vary among students, with implications for academic achievement and general life happiness.

Keywords:

Social Media, Academic Performance, Well-Being, Tertiary Institutions, Katsina State, Nigeria

Published

31-10-2023

How to Cite

MUHAMMED IBRAHIM, MUSA AHMAD DAGUMA, ABUBAKAR ISMAIL MUHAMMED, SAMAILA KASIMU AHMAD, AHMED MOHAMMED GIMBA, & ADAMU ABDULAZEEZ. (2023). THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE PATTERNS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND WELL-BEING AMONG STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KATSINA STATE. International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation in Education, 2(1). Retrieved from https://mediterraneanpublications.com/mejaee/article/view/190