Paper Info
Title
The effects of social media on students' behaviors; Facebook as a case study.
Abstract
Social networks are one of the most used communication methods of today's world. Their use in different fields has been examined in several research studies. This study aims to examine the effects of social media on student's behaviors which will mainly focus on Facebook. Whether there is a positive relationship between confidence, social media participation and social media related behaviors will also be assed with regard to using Facebook. In order to collect the primary data, a general scanning model was used to observe attitudes of high school students. The participants chosen were 362 high school students from level 9 to 12. The findings highlight that Facebook is used for communication entertainment and sharing news, pictures and songs. In addition, their Facebook profile picture is alone and students were aware that swearing is considered a form of misconduct, which is a good sign. The study also indicates that students were aware of protecting their social identity as their Facebook shares are not public. Furthermore, they respect privacy as they do not use their friend's Facebook account. Students reflect their mood on social media which creates a chance for consultancy.Nice Facebook comments increase students' confidence.Students know how to control their privacy.Students' Facebook use shows indications of narcissism.
Year
DOI
Venue
2016
10.1016/j.chb.2016.02.036
Computers in Human Behavior
Keywords
Field
DocType
Social networks,Facebook,Attitudes,Behaviors,High school students
Social psychology,Narcissism,Mood,Social identity theory,Social media,Social network,Entertainment,Psychology,Cyberpsychology,Misconduct
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
59
C
0747-5632
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
7
0.58
10
Authors
2
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Tugberk Kaya170.58
Hüseyin Bicen2344.45