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Social Media Impact on Student GPA

The study investigates the relationship between daily social media usage and academic performance among 120 undergraduate students over a 12-week semester at a public university. Data was collected through weekly online surveys using Google Forms, focusing on social media usage, GPA scores, and study habits, with analysis conducted using SPSS. Ethical considerations were upheld, ensuring informed consent from participants.

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Social Media Impact on Student GPA

The study investigates the relationship between daily social media usage and academic performance among 120 undergraduate students over a 12-week semester at a public university. Data was collected through weekly online surveys using Google Forms, focusing on social media usage, GPA scores, and study habits, with analysis conducted using SPSS. Ethical considerations were upheld, ensuring informed consent from participants.

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Objective:

To explore the relationship between daily social media usage and students' academic
performance over a semester.

Study Setup:

Location: A mid-sized public university

Duration: 12 weeks (one academic semester)

Participants: 120 undergraduate students across 4 faculties

Data Collection:

Method: Online self-reported survey

Tool: Google Forms

Frequency: Weekly survey submissions

Data Collected: Average daily time on social media, types of platforms used, GPA scores,
and study habits

Data Analysis:

Quantitative data processed in SPSS

Research design

Using primary data, this research employed a quantitative approach to explore the link
between social media usage and academic performance in university students throughout
a 12-week academic term.

Setting and sampling

Data was gathered through self-reported online surveys distributed to participants on a


weekly basis. The study took place at a mid-sized public university, involving a sample of
120 undergraduate students from four different faculties. Participants were recruited
through voluntary sampling and invited via university email.

Data collection methods

Data collection utilized a structured Google Forms survey that was administered weekly.
The survey aimed to capture essential variables such as the average daily time spent on
social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter/X. Participants also
reported their GPA scores at the start and end of the semester. Furthermore, participants
provided details about their study habits.

Data analysis procedures

Quantitative data analysis was performed using SPSS . Descriptive statistics, including
means, standard deviations, and frequency distributions, were calculated to summarize
trends in daily social media usage and GPA.

Ethical considerations

Ethical considerations were meticulously observed, with participants offering informed


consent before participating.

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