A Path Analysis Examining the Relationship Between Social Networking Sites and Academic Performance

• In Event: Poster Session 2
  In Poster Session: Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Recent studies have discussed the impact of social-networking sites (SNSs) on academic performance. This study addresses whether time spent on SNSs has an impact on GPA, including other observed variables such as multitasking and hours spent studying. Path model was developed to describe the above relationships. The findings indicate that time spent studying has a positive impact on students’ GPAs and time spent on SNSs has a negative impact. Furthermore, frequency of SNS use and multitasking with SNSs while studying had an impact on the amount of time spent on SNSs in a positive manner. In other words, the active SNS users spent more hours on SNSs, and that had a negative impact on their GPAs.

Author

• Ipek Ozer, Kent State University