The Effect of Using Social Networks on Students Academic Performance in Saudi Universities

Authors

R. M. A AlOqlah, Self-Development Department, Deanship of the Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, P.O. Box: 1982, Dammam 34212, Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to ascertain, from the perspective of faculty members, the effect of utilizing SNSs on university students AP. The whole faculty of Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University made up the study population. Due to its applicability to the studys objectives, the researcher used the descriptive-analytic technique in this investigation. 287 randomly selected faculty members made up the studys sample. The study found that the usage of these sites in support of the educational process, and SNSs had a substantially favorable influence on the AP of university students. Additionally, social networking websites have a somewhat unfavorable effect on university students academic achievement. The findings also demonstrated that the factors of gender, experience, and college type had no bearing on the impact of SNSs on AP.

Recommended Citation

M. A AlOqlah, R. (2023) "The Effect of Using Social Networks on Students Academic Performance in Saudi Universities," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 2 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss2/45