Impact of Social Networking Websites on Students learning

Abstract

This research paper investigates the effect of social networking on student performance those use the social websites. Variables which are used in this research paper are gender, education, age, academic performance and social influence. Our research is based on quantitative and descriptive research. Some data is collected from different websites, magazines and journals and 168 questioners are filled from different universities professors and students. The result shows that in age range between 15 to 25 mostly use social networking websites for enjoyment, 60% of male respondent used these websites for information. Inter and Graduation students mostly used these websites for enjoyment. The result also shows some people also used social websites for social influence.  This study also shows these students also used social websites for relatives, professors and friends.  Students whose gpa are 3.0 to 3.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) commonly use social networking websites for enjoyment

Keywords: social networking, student life, learning effect,