Social Media: It's Impact to Saudi Arabian College Students

Gilbert Macalanda Talaue, Ali Al-Saad, Naif Al-Rushaidan, Alwaleed Al-Hugail and Saad Al-Fahhad
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Gilbert Macalanda Talaue: Jubail University College - Male Branch, Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
Ali Al-Saad: Jubail University College - Male Branch, Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
Naif Al-Rushaidan: Jubail University College - Male Branch, Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
Alwaleed Al-Hugail: Jubail University College - Male Branch, Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
Saad Al-Fahhad: Jubail University College - Male Branch, Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL), 2019, vol. 9, issue 1, 33-48

Abstract: The aim of this article is to assess the impact of social media on the lives of selected college students. In this article, the authors raised the actual impact of daily communication on youth in social media. A descriptive research design was utilized to gain accurate profile of situation. Sixty business administration and management information system students who are actively using social media are the respondents of the study. It was conducted during the summer semester of academic year 2017-2018. Summing-up, social media becomes an integral part of the students' life and took up most of their free time. Undoubtedly, in social media, there are also things useful for the development of the students such as communication with peers through social media can help a student socialize, find new friends, discuss with them issues related to studies. Thus, it can be concluded that social media have a dual impact on student's life, positive and negative. It is necessary to approach youth's use of social media with ultimate responsibility.

Date: 2019
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