M.Ed Dissertation Proposal

1. IMPACT OF SOCIAL
NETWORKING WEBSITES
ON SECONDARY SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Supervisor
Dr. Jangaiah
Reeba Sara Koshy
M.Ed 2023

2. Introduction
• Social Networking Websites (SNS) provides
a virtual social space for individuals.
• Popular SNSs are Facebook,Google+,Twitter
• 1.2 billion worldwide SNS users
• SNS Usage in India:
Age Group 13-17 is 20.6%
• Tools of teenage communication -Wall posts,
status updates, thumbs up etc…

3. Need and Significance
• Internet – center of communication
• SNS an unavoidable part of adolescent
lifestyle
• SNS affect internal and external growth of
adolescents
• This study will help:
 School administrators
 Parents
 Teachers
 Students

4. Problem Statement
This study is aimed at determining the impact of
social networking websites on the social
behaviour and academic performance of the
secondary school students (VIII th
standard, CBSE syllabus) in Pathanamthitta
district, Kerala.

5. Objectives
To study
• The extent of exposure to SNS by secondary
school students.
• The impact of SNS on student’s social behavior
;interactions and disruptive behavior
• The impact of SNS on academic performance
• Suggest the need for awareness about influences
of SNS in students
• Suggest appropriate curricular activities to
develop self-discipline while using SNS in
students

6. Review of Related Literature
• Thembekile.O.Mayayise (2008): Social impact of
internet on high school learners
• John Manual C.Asilo et al. (2010): influence of
SNS on interpersonal relationships of
students(age group:12-16)
• Kaitlyn Flad (2010): influence of SNS on student
achievement and performance across gender
lines
• Elizabeth Power (2010): reviews available
literature on the influence of SNS on student
academic performance

7. Hypotheses
• Extended exposure to SNS may
negatively influence offline relationships
and academic achievement
• Students who are less socially adept in
real life may use SNS to be socially active
• Relationships that are formed online may
be casual, short-lived and shallow

8. • Girls may prefer SNS to maintain
previously existing friendships while boys
prefer SNS to make new friends or for
flirting
• Use of SNS by adolescents without
guidance and monitoring by adults may
cause anti-social behavior or may lead
students to become victims of anti-social
behavior

9. • Research Design: This study uses
descripive research design
• Sample: The sample to be selected is
30 eighth standard students of
Marthoma Senior Secondary
School, Pathanamthitta, Kerala , 10
teachers and 10 parents.

10. • Tools
The research will use the following for data
collection:
(1) Scheduled observation (2) Direct
Behaviour Rating- Multiple Item Scale
assessment tool for students, teachers
and parents (3) Survey questionnaire (4)
Interview with teachers and students.

11. • Variables
The independent variable is Social
Networking Websites. The dependent
variables are social behaviour in terms of
relationships of students with peers,
teachers and parents, anti-social
behaviour, and academic performance.

12. Operational
Definitions
• Social Networking Sites: Social Networking
Websites (SNS) provides a virtual social
space for individuals
• Social Behaviour: School based social
behaviour in terms of respectful relationships
with parents, teachers and peers
• Anti-social behaviour- Engaging in activities
like cyber-bullying, scams, sexting
• Academic performance- Student’s academic
engagement and achievement

13. • Data Analysis
Relevant statistical methods will be used
to analyze and interpret the data collected.

14. THANK YOU