Assessment of the Perceived Impact of Social Media on the Academic Performance of Student Nurses in Lagos State College of Nursing
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| contents | <p>Abstract <br>This study examined the perceived impact of <br>social media on the academic performance of <br>student nurses at Lagos State College of Nursing. <br>The objectives were to explore the relationship <br>between social media use and academic <br>performance, assess the extent of social media <br>usage among student nurses, and identify <br>perceived benefits and drawbacks of social media <br>on their academic outcomes. Employing a cross<br>sectional descriptive research design, primary <br>data were collected via structured questionnaires <br>administered to 173 student nurses selected <br>through simple random sampling. Data were <br>compiled in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using <br>SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistics, including <br>frequency and percentage, summarized the data, <br>while inferential analysis was conducted using <br>chi-square tests at a 0.05 significance level to test <br>the study hypothesis. Results indicated that <br>99.4% of respondents owned smartphones and <br>engaged with social media daily; the most <br>commonly used platforms were WhatsApp <br>(83.8%), Instagram (51.5%), and Facebook <br>(43.9%). A majority of participants (82.1%) <br>perceived social media as positively influencing <br>their academic performance by improving access <br>to educational resources, fostering collaboration, <br>and enhancing knowledge sharing. Conversely, <br>67.6% reported that excessive use contributed to <br>distraction, decreased concentration, and <br>procrastination. The study found a statistically <br>significant association (p = <br>0.006) between social media usage and academic <br>performance among student nurses. Based on <br>these findings, nursing education programs are <br>encouraged to incorporate social media into</p> <p> pedagogical strategies, emphasize responsible <br>use <br>through digital literacy training, and offer <br>guidance on effective time management. In <br>conclusion, social media exerts a significant <br>influence on student nurses’ academic <br>performance; purposeful engagement <br>promotes learning and collaboration, whereas <br>excessive use undermines focus. Structured <br>and academically-oriented use of social media <br>can enhance academic achievement and <br>professional growth in nursing students. </p> |
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| spellingShingle | Assessment of the Perceived Impact of Social Media on the Academic Performance of Student Nurses in Lagos State College of Nursing IJMSRT <p>Abstract <br>This study examined the perceived impact of <br>social media on the academic performance of <br>student nurses at Lagos State College of Nursing. <br>The objectives were to explore the relationship <br>between social media use and academic <br>performance, assess the extent of social media <br>usage among student nurses, and identify <br>perceived benefits and drawbacks of social media <br>on their academic outcomes. Employing a cross<br>sectional descriptive research design, primary <br>data were collected via structured questionnaires <br>administered to 173 student nurses selected <br>through simple random sampling. Data were <br>compiled in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using <br>SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistics, including <br>frequency and percentage, summarized the data, <br>while inferential analysis was conducted using <br>chi-square tests at a 0.05 significance level to test <br>the study hypothesis. Results indicated that <br>99.4% of respondents owned smartphones and <br>engaged with social media daily; the most <br>commonly used platforms were WhatsApp <br>(83.8%), Instagram (51.5%), and Facebook <br>(43.9%). A majority of participants (82.1%) <br>perceived social media as positively influencing <br>their academic performance by improving access <br>to educational resources, fostering collaboration, <br>and enhancing knowledge sharing. Conversely, <br>67.6% reported that excessive use contributed to <br>distraction, decreased concentration, and <br>procrastination. The study found a statistically <br>significant association (p = <br>0.006) between social media usage and academic <br>performance among student nurses. Based on <br>these findings, nursing education programs are <br>encouraged to incorporate social media into</p> <p> pedagogical strategies, emphasize responsible <br>use <br>through digital literacy training, and offer <br>guidance on effective time management. In <br>conclusion, social media exerts a significant <br>influence on student nurses’ academic <br>performance; purposeful engagement <br>promotes learning and collaboration, whereas <br>excessive use undermines focus. Structured <br>and academically-oriented use of social media <br>can enhance academic achievement and <br>professional growth in nursing students. </p> |
| title | Assessment of the Perceived Impact of Social Media on the Academic Performance of Student Nurses in Lagos State College of Nursing |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17701591 |