The Impact of Social Media Use on Student Academic Achievement: A Systematic

Literature Review

Juniawan Mandala Putra, Ni Putu Rai Yuliartini, Irwandi Irwandi, Khatib Ramli Ahmad

Abstract

This study presents a Systematic Literature Review aimed at exploring the impact of social
media use on student academic achievement. Literature sources were retrieved from
indexing databases such as Scopus, DOAJ, and Google Scholar, covering the period from
2014 to 2024. The findings indicate that social media use can have varied effects on student
academic performance. While some studies conclude that high-intensity social media usage
can disrupt concentration and decrease academic achievement, others find that directed
social media use can enhance learning interest and student engagement. Therefore, this
research provides a comprehensive overview of the complexity of the relationship between
social media and student academic achievement, emphasizing the importance of
understanding the role of social media in students' lives to take appropriate measures to
support their academic success.

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The Relationship of Social Media on Learner’s Academic Achievement

Daisy Obiso

Cebu Technological University-Barili Campus

Date Written: April 17, 2024

Abstract

The increasing use of social media platforms has drastically altered how people interact,
communicate, and acquire information in the digital age. Today's learners, as digital natives,
are profoundly entrenched in online social networks, making it critical to understand how
these platforms influence their educational endeavors. Through a thorough evaluation of
existing research and consideration of many perspectives, this study investigates the effects
of social media on learners' academic achievement. While some academics suggest that
social media may be a beneficial tool for improving learning experiences, others argue that
its widespread use may impair academic attainment due to distractions, less study time,
and greater procrastination. This abstract seeks to provide a balanced assessment of these
contrasting viewpoints. Based on the findings of the study, the test of relationship between
learners’ academic achievement and the use of social media showed that there is a positive
relationship between the variables. The usage of social media often for academic purposes
is positively relative to the learner’s academic achievement with p-value of 0.007506 while
there is no relationship between the learners’ age and the degree of effect of social media
with p-value of 0.3829. Which means that age does not relate to the effect of social media
among participants. Thus, additional studies should delve into the impact of social media
and should cover a more comprehensive student sample from different elementary
environments to represent a substantial part of the population to address the limitations of
the current study.

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Exploring the relationship between social media use and academic performance

Regina G. Sakhieva 1 * , Irina N. Meshkova 2, Vagiz G. Gimaliev 3, Mariya V. Melnik 4,

Natalya N. Shindryaeva 5, Sergei P. Zhdanov 6

ABSTRACT

Social media platforms have altered how individuals communicate, disseminate

information, and interact with their surrounding environment. University students at
forefront of embracing technology and digital culture exhibit heightened engagement with
social media platforms. This phenomenon has generated significant interest and concern
among educators, researchers, and parents due to its potential implications for academic
achievement. Hence, it is crucial to examine relationship between utilization of social media
platforms and academic performance of university students. This study aimed to identify
social media use and relationship between the overall academic grade point average (GPA)
and patterns of social media use. This study employed a quantitative methodology, and 192
university students were given questionnaire. The results revealed that the students most
commonly utilized Telegram, with a usage rate of 85.9%, YouTube (59.9%), and WhatsApp
(53.1%). The social media platforms most commonly utilized for educational purposes were
YouTube (68.8%), Telegram (53.1%), WhatsApp (21.9%), and Google+ (19.3%), respectively.
The results showed that more than 70% of the students spent at least two hours on social
media, and most (67.7) spent more than 15 minutes. The results about reasons for social
media use showed that the majority of students used social media for entertainment
(63.6%), socializing (80.2%), staying up on breaking news (65.1%), shopping among females
(48.4%), being productive while studying (46.4%), and distracting themselves from
schoolwork (51.0%). Regarding social media use, the results showed that most female
(61.1%) and less than half of male (45.5) participants reported being addicted to social
media.

CITATION

Sakhieva, R. G., Meshkova, I. N., Gimaliev, V. G., Melnik, M. V., Shindryaeva, N. N., &
Zhdanov, S. P. (2024). Exploring the relationship between social media use and academic
performance. Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies, 14(1), e202408.
https://doi.org/10.30935/ojcmt/14133

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Examining the benefits and drawbacks of social media usage on academic performance: a
study among university students in Bangladesh

Emon Kalyan Chowdhury

Abstract

Purpose

This research aims to explore how social media influences the academic performance of
university students in Bangladesh and examines the benefits and drawbacks of its usage.
We distributed a well-structured questionnaire among students enrolled in various
programs at different universities in Bangladesh to collect data. We analyzed the data using
factor analysis and regression models to uncover the impact of social media on academic
performance.Our research findings demonstrate that social media plays a crucial role in
facilitating communication, information sharing and content development among university
students in Bangladesh. Excessive reliance on social media can lead to dependence and
hinder innovation, as students tend to excessively rely on readily available resources. We
relied on self-reported data from a limited sample size, which may affect the generalizability
of our findings. This study highlights the need to promote responsible use of social media
among university students in Bangladesh to enhance their academic performance. We
recommend implementing effective policy measures to control and manage undesired
usage patterns, foster an intellectually equipped student body and contribute to the
development of a knowledgeable and successful Bangladesh. This research makes a
significant contribution by examining the influence of social media on academic
performance among university students in Bangladesh. It proposes practical policy
measures to address the drawbacks associated with excessive reliance on social media,
thereby contributing to decision-making and intervention strategies for promoting
responsible usage.

Citation

Chowdhury, E.K. (2024), "Examining the benefits and drawbacks of social media usage on
academic performance: a study among university students in Bangladesh", Journal of
Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
https://doi.org/10.1108/JRIT-07-2023-0097