IMPACT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
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Date
2017-02-10
Authors
Romesh Chander
Kunwar Singh
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International Journal of Next Generation Library and Technologies
Abstract
The purpose of this research study is to identify the impact of social networking sites on
students: A case study of Central University of Jammu. Questionnaire was designed to find out impact of
social networking sites on students. Variable identified are age, gender, education, social influence and
academic performance. 200 questionnaires were randomly distributed among the students of Central
University of Jammu. 187(93.5%) responses were collected and analyzed for the study. The findings
revealed that majority of respondents were Female 113(60.43%) while, 161(86.10%) respondents were
postgraduate. It is also found that majority of students 163(22.64%) were having Facebook account and
maximum number 98(18.49%) of students use social networking sites for communication with friends.
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Social Networking, Students, Central University of Jammu