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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 23, No. 11, 2019, pp. 2031-2035
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Bioline Code: ja19305
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 23, No. 11, 2019, pp. 2031-2035
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Effects of Information and Communication Technology Platforms on University Students Academic Performance
OMOROGIUWA, O.; NDUNAGU, J.N. & OGBESOR, S.M.
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of social media and its influence on the academic performance of the students in the National Open University (NOUN), Benin Study Center using a self-developed structured questionnaire called “Social Media and Academic Performance of Students Questionnaire (SMAAPOS)” with 395 student respondents. Data obtained shows that 597 (46%) of the participants’ responded Strongly Agree that students addictiveness to social network has a significant influence on their academic performance, while 312 (24%) Agree, 262 (20%) Disagree, and 125 (10%) Strongly Disagree, and that there is a significant influence on student’s usages of social media network by age.
Keywords
Social Network Sites; Information and Communication Technology; Academy performance.
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