Impact of Social Media Platforms on the Academic Performance of BSED-Math students in Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Dipolog Campus

AUTHOR(S)

Raya L. Balanay, Marlou A. Jumalon, and Elsie P. Sandueta

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to determine the impact of social media platforms on the academic performance of BSED-Math students at Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU), Dipolog campus, first term of the academic year 2021-2022. The researchers used the purposive sampling and descriptive-survey method under the quantitative research. They used a standardized research instrument and data collected through Google forms. Data correlation was done using the Pearson’s correlation factor and Chi-Square Test. The result of the study showed that there was a significant correlation between the usages of social media sites in the academic and the academic performance of the students. There was also a significant correlation between the social media platforms used for academic purposes. Lastly, there was no significant difference between year level and sex towards the impact of social media platforms. Thus, it was concluded that social media platforms have a positive impact on the academic performance of students.