Paper Info
Title
Perceptions of Social Media Impact on Social Behavior of Students: A Comparison between Students and Faculty.
Abstract
Social media has become pervasive, impacting the social fabric and culture of our society. This study investigates differences and similarities between studentsu0027 and facultyu0027s perceptions of social media impact on social behavior of students. Data were collected using a specially designed survey. The sample size was 2605 students and 507 faculty of different genders and ages. Research outcome indicates that students and faculty are familiar with and are immersed in social media use. The findings support the advantages of social media use on studentsu0027 social behavior and do not indicate any obvious disadvantages. The findings of the study include identification of dominant group perceptions pertaining to advantages and disadvantages of social media use on social behavior of students. Common concerns of the two groups pertaining to students include physical inactivity, social introversion, exposure to bullying and domination attitudes; and mental dullness. These findings can help discern possible issues relating to use of social media affecting social behavior.
Year
Venue
Field
2016
IJVCSN
Social psychology,Extraversion and introversion,Social media,Public relations,Computer science,Social engagement,Social competence,Perception,Mental dullness
DocType
Volume
Issue
Journal
8
2
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
0
Authors
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Khairuddin Hashim100.68
Laila M. O. Al-Sharqi200.68
Ibrahim Kutbi300.68