The Impact of Social Media among the University Students - UGC0725001

 The impact of social media among the university students.

Social media has become an integral part of students'lives from checking facebook,twitter,linked in,Google plus,Instagram and etc.Instagram updates to joining study groups on whatsapp.Especically the usage of the social media influences in the student's life style,behaviors,social attitudes,social life and the physical activities.Today's young generation,especially teens and youth are using technology through innovative ways due to which they are referred to as millennial and have changed the way they think,work and communicate even through they are in formative years of their life.While it brings certain benefits,its influence on student performance is a topic of growing concern.

social media can be a powerful educational tool.The use of social media has become comprehensive and currently,the most popular social media platforms are Facebook,Twitter,LinkIn, Google +,Skype and smartphones.Facebook user profiles allow the user to communicate information with each other and allow users to build and maintain relationships and encourage others to be a part of community among students of college online social websites become popular.platforms like Youtube and LinkIn learning allow students to access tutorials,lectures and discussions anytime.Study groups on facebook or whatsapp encourage collaboration,helping students share resources and solve problems collectively.In this sense,social media can enhance learning and boost academic engagement.

However,execessive use often leads to distraction and procrastination.scrolloing through feeds or watching viral videoas can take away valuable study time.The students are using some certain media but the educators fails to update necessary resource materials to encourage their learning abilities.Research shows that students who spend too much time on social media may experience decreased attention spans and lower academic performance.Moreover,constant exposure to curated content can lead to stress or anxiety,indirectly affecting their ability to focus on studies.

Social media's impact is virtual in the future generation.The impact of social media is not entirely negative or positive it largely depends on how students use it.Responsible use,such as setting time limits,following educational pages and avoiding unnecessary scrolling,can help mitigate adverse effects.parents,teachers and students themselves must promote awareness about digital well-being.

The research results show that social media has a great impact of the day today life of the students.Among all media facebook is playing major role.social media is a double-aged sword.while it offers opportunities for collaborative learning and easy access to information,overuse can hamper academic performance.Rather than comparing the traditional method this technology allows the student's searching ability and reduce the stress.students must develop self-discipiline and adopt smart strategies to maximize the benefits of social media while minimizing its drawbacks.

Research article topic - The impact of social media among the university students Empirical atudy based on the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

Author - Aliyar Fathima Nuskiya