Social Networks and Academic Performance of Pre-University Students

Abstract

The use of social media is part of our daily routines, enabling dynamism, communication, and a host of services that attract the attention of all types of people. The objective was to analyze the relationship between social media use and the academic performance of pre-university students. The study was basic, non-experimental, correlational. The population consisted of 475 pre-university students and the sample of 362 students. The technique was a survey, and the instrument was two questionnaires. It was found that students spend a considerable amount of time using social media. Regarding academic performance, 4.4% of students with an excellent level, 18.2% with a good level, 42.5% with a fair level, and 34.8% with a poor level. In conclusion, the level of social media use significantly influences students' academic performance. Similarly, the level of social media use among students is predominantly high, at 57.5%.