期刊名称：International Journal of Advanced Information Technology
印刷版ISSN：2231-1920
电子版ISSN：2231-1548
出版年度：2018
卷号：8
期号：4/5
出版社：Academy & Industry Research Collaboration Center (AIRCC)
摘要：The purpose of this article is to assess the impact of social media on academic performance of selectedcollege students. In this article, the authors raise the actual impact of daily communication of youth insocial media. Descriptive research design was utilized to gain accurate profile of situation.Sixty (60)Business Administration and Management Information System students who are actively using social mediaare the respondents of the study. It was conducted during the summer semester of academic year 2017-2018.Summing-up,social networks becomes an integral part of the students’ full life, took up most of theirfree time.Undoubtedly, in social networks, there are also things useful for the development of the students.In addition, communication with peers through social networks can help a student socialize, find newfriends, discuss with them issues related to studies. Thus, it can be concluded that social media have a dualimpact on student achievement, and it is necessary to approach adolescents' use of social networks withultimate responsibility.
关键词：social network; social media;Saudi Arabia; impact of electronic technology; social media effect
