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Kircaburun, Kagan – Journal of Education and Practice, 2016
In this study, it was aimed to examine the association between gender, personality traits and Twitter addiction (TA) among undergraduates. Study group consisted of 365 undergraduate students who are enrolled at the state university in western region of Black sea. Big Five Inventory, TA Scale and personal information form were used for data…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Personality Traits, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries
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Raju, Nevil Johnson; Valsaraj, Blessy Prabha; Noronha, Judith – Journal of Education and Practice, 2015
Online social networking (OSN) has played a significant role on the relationship among college students. It is becoming a popular medium for socializing online and tools to facilitate friendship. Young adults and adolescents are the most prolific users of OSN sites. The frequent use of OSN sites results in addiction toward these sites and…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Social Media, Addictive Behavior, Questionnaires
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Kircaburun, Kagan – Journal of Education and Practice, 2016
In this study, direct and indirect effects of self-esteem, daily internet use and social media addiction to depression levels of adolescents have been investigated by testing a model. This descriptive study was conducted with 1130 students aged between 12 and 18 who are enrolled at different schools in southern region of Aegean. In order to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Depression (Psychology), Measures (Individuals), Self Concept Measures
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Mingle, Jeffrey; Adams, Musah; Adjei, E. A. – Journal of Education and Practice, 2016
The study comparatively analyzed social media usage and academic performance in public and private senior high schools. The issue of social media and academic performance has been a very debatable topic with regard to its effect. This study further explores the relation between private and public schools in relation to social media use and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, Social Media, Academic Achievement