THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTION (A STUDY OF ADESEUN OGUNDOYIN POLYTECHNIC, ERUWA)

Student: Aminat Ololade Alawode
Supervisor: Dr Moses Olumide Adediji
HOD: Dr Moses Olumide Adediji
Department of Mass Communication
Communication and Management Studies
Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of the study was to analyze "the impact of social media on Nigerian students. A study of students of mass communication department Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa" the survey research method was used to know the opinion of respondents through the use of questionnaire, the research findings shows that a great number of students use social media sites and it affects their academic life because they spend more time on it than their studies. Recommendations show that Less times should be spent on social media sites and more times should be devoted to studying. social media platforms should create sections that will promote education and enhance good academic performance among students of tertiary institution.

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