أثر استخدام شبكات التواصل الاجتماعي على التحصيل الدراسي لدى الطالبة الجامعية السعودية: دراسة مطبقة على عينة من طالبات كلية الآداب بجامعة الملك سعود

Abstract EN

The present study aims to explore the impact of social networks (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube) on the academic performance of students in the college of arts, King Saud University.

The methodology followed is that of social survey, and the tool used for data collection is the questionnaire.

The population of the study is composed of students from all the sections of the college of arts, with a random sample of 181 students.

A number of conclusions have been derived from the study, the most important of which are: the two networks Twitter and YouTube provide students at the college of arts, King Saud University with useful knowledge in the fields of their studies; the two networks have helped students to develop their research skills, and to establish social relationships among them in the academic area.

As a result, the academic performance of students has improved due to increased academic cooperation among them, leading to more participation in university events, such as seminars, lectures and exhibitions.

The two networks have also helped students to establish communities and associations relevant to their field of studies.

Results of the study have found that Facebook does not contribute to the improvement of students’ academic performance.