Determining the Impacts of Social Media on Students' Mood, Time Management and Academic Activities: The Nigerian Perspective

Comfort Olebara, Obianuju Ezugwu, Adaora Obayi, Elochukwu Ukwandu

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Abstract

The twenty-first century can be said to be the time where digitization is at its peak, with many programmers tapping into the desire of humans to remain connected without time and space limitations. The crash in prices of data, smart phones, and related digital devices have increased availability and access thereby closing digital divide and widening its adverse effects on the youths' morals and academic pursuits. It is important that the Nigerian government understand some of the factors that contribute to the dwindling participation level of students in government owned institutions, in academic exercise so as to put in place policies and infrastructure that would help combat the challenges. This study investigated the effects of time spent on social media on students' academic activities, mood, and time management abilities. The investigation was carried through the analysis of students' answers to questions presented in a questionnaire. The result indicated that time spent on social media negatively affects academic activities and students' time management abilities, as well as students' mood. From the findings we conclude that time spent on social media results in lesser commitment to academic activities, inefficient time management ability, and increase in mood swings among undergraduates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 International Conference on Cyber Situational Awareness, Data Analytics and Assessment, CyberSA 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665425292
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Jul 2021
Event7th International Conference on Cyber Situational Awareness, Data Analytics and Assessment, CyberSA 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 14 Jun 202118 Jun 2021

Publication series

Name2021 International Conference on Cyber Situational Awareness, Data Analytics and Assessment, CyberSA 2021

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Cyber Situational Awareness, Data Analytics and Assessment, CyberSA 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period14/06/2118/06/21

Keywords

  • App-for-education
  • Economic decline
  • Internet Availability
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Poor Infrastructure
  • Ripple-Effect
  • Site-Regulation
  • Social Media
  • Time Management
  • academic activities

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