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Social Media Utilization And Students’ Academic Performance
[A CASE STDUY OF ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE] -
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CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
This chapter presents the method and procedure that was applied in this study for data gathering and analysis. It is organized under the following sub-headings: Research Design, Population of the Study, Sample and Sampling Technique, Research Instrument, Validity/Reliability of the Instrument, Method of Data Collection, and Method of Data Analysis
3.2 Research Design
The research design adopted for the study was a descriptive survey. This design is considered appropriate because it enables the researcher to generate data through the standardized collection procedures based on highly structured research instrument(s) and well-defined study concepts and related variables.
3.3 Population Sample and Sampling Technique
The populations in this research are the students in the four selected senior secondary schools in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. A total sample size of 300 students was randomly selected in all. Seventy five (75) students were selected from each school comprising 25 each from Senior Secondary School (SSS) 1, 2 and 3. Using random sampling technique.
3.4 Research Instrument
A well-constructed and self-developed questionnaire titled “Social Media and Academic Performance of Students Questionnaire (SMAPQ)’’ was used to get the desired pieces of information from students. The questionnaire was divided into three sections (A, B and C). Section A was for collection of information on personal data of respondents, Section B consisted of questions that elicited responses from the students with response options: A, B, C, D while section C elicited responses from teachers with response option: Agree (A) and Disagree (D)
3.5 Validity and Reliability of the Instrument
The designed questionnaire was submitted to the project supervisor for vetting, correction and approval before distributing it to the respondents. The reliability of the research instrument was determined by selecting students across the three departments- Science, Arts and Social Science- in the selected schools. Questionnaire was administered to a sample of male and female students for the main study.
3.6 Method of Data Collection
The researcher collected the needed data through the use of questionnaire and its administration in the selected schools. The administration of the questionnaire was carried out by the researcher. A total of 300 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to elicit responses from the students and teachers and retrieved on the spot by the researcher.
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
Research questions were analyzed using the descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThis work carefully examined the social media utilization and students’ academic performance in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State The investigation used the data carefully gathered from questionnaires administered to students and teachers of four randomly selected senior secondary schools in the local government. Responses of 300 students and 40 teachers in the selected school were analyzed employing the descriptive statistical instrumental of frequency count and percent ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX ISTUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AT THE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS BETWEEN 2010 AND 2015 OBTAINED FROM THE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT BY THE RESEARCHER ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX C - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX IIIQUESTIONNAIRESThe survey is being conducted for the research regarding “Social Media Utilization and the Students’ Academic Performance in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.†Part AYour participation will greatly help to obtain the results.Name:------------------------------------------------------------------------Class:………………Gender:………. Age: 11-15 ( ); 16-20 ( ); 21-25 ( ); 26 ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX B - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX IIAlimosho Senior Grammar School ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgment AbstractTable of Contents CHAPTER ONE1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background to the Study 1.2 Statement of the Research Problem 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Hypotheses 1.5 Purpose of the Study 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.8 Operational Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO2.0 Literature Review 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Concept of Social Media2.2.1 Mobile Social Media2.2.2 Social Networking Sites2.2.2.1 Impact of Social ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 5 ]Social media networks that students are more exposed to and the influence of social media as a medium of interaction between students have been part of discussion in recent times and which have imparted on their academic performance negatively. However, no matter how small, there are some gains in the sites too if sincerely approached. Instead of students reading their books, they spend their time chatting and making friends, sharing obscene materials via the social media and this might definite ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 10 ]WhatsApp Messenger is a participatory cross-platform, encrypted, instant messaging client for smartphones. It uses the internet to send text messages, documents, images, video, user location and audio messages to other users using standard cellular mobile numbers and selected feature phones that relies on the internet for the transmission of messages for communication. This service is one of the most popular mobile applications worldwide. Based on a low-cost subscription model, whatsapp is a che ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 11 ]Question 5: Does students’ exposure to social networking sites affect their behavioural conduct in schools? Table 5 reveals that exposure to negative materials, pictures, music, photos and such other things capable of tempering with the minds and hearts of the youngsters in schools, may bring about anti social behaviours as well as narcissistic and aggressive tendencies in students. It may affect their thinking and allure them away from their goals. Eighty (80) per cent of the responde ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Our finding also revealed that most students failed to utilize these sites for academic-related purposes but for relational purposes and romantic purposes among others. This is further affirmed by the results obtained by the researcher from the students’ poor performance in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) between 2010 and 2015 in the selected schools. The researcher equally found out that students’ unguarded exposure to social networking sites posed many behav ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Jaclyn, C. (2011). Is Generation Y Addicted to Social Media? In the Elon Journal of Undergraduate Research in Communications. Vol. 2 (1).5-14 spring 2011. Jenkins, H. (2006). Convergence Culture: Where old and new media collide. New York: New York University Press.Jeong, T.G. (2005). The effect of internet addiction and self-control on achievement of elementary school children. In Korean Journal of Yeolin Education. Vol 5 (3). Junco, R., Heiberger, G., and Loken, E. (2011). “The effect of ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThis work carefully examined the social media utilization and students’ academic performance in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State The investigation used the data carefully gathered from questionnaires administered to students and teachers of four randomly selected senior secondary schools in the local government. Responses of 300 students and 40 teachers in the selected school were analyzed employing the descriptive statistical instrumental of frequency count and percent ... Continue reading---
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