The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude
This study investigated the impact of Facebook on the behaviors and attitudes of Malaysian university students, focusing on the positive and negative effects of social media use. The main question was to understand how Facebook enhances social interactions and academic collaboration, while at the sa...
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| description | This study investigated the impact of Facebook on the behaviors and attitudes of Malaysian university students, focusing on the positive and negative effects of social media use. The main question was to understand how Facebook enhances social interactions and academic collaboration, while at the same time leading to mental health issues and reducing face-to�face communication. The study adopted a mixed methods approach and surveyed 50 university students aged 18 to 25 years. The findings showed that while Facebook
facilitates connections and resource sharing, excessive use can lead to anxiety, depression, and reduced interpersonal skills. The study highlights the need for digital literacy education to promote responsible use of social media among students. Recommendations for educators and policymakers include developing interventions to mitigate the risks while
maximizing the benefits of the platform. Future research should explore the long-term effects of Facebook on student behavior and the role of demographic factors in shaping
these experiences.
Keywords: Facebook, student behavior and attitude, academic performance, social interaction, digital literacy
Subject Area: HM1176-1281 Social Influence. Social Pressure
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| spelling | utar-70572025-01-14T03:21:21Z The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude Tee, Ru En H Social Sciences (General) HT Communities. Classes. Races QA76 Computer software This study investigated the impact of Facebook on the behaviors and attitudes of Malaysian university students, focusing on the positive and negative effects of social media use. The main question was to understand how Facebook enhances social interactions and academic collaboration, while at the same time leading to mental health issues and reducing face-to�face communication. The study adopted a mixed methods approach and surveyed 50 university students aged 18 to 25 years. The findings showed that while Facebook facilitates connections and resource sharing, excessive use can lead to anxiety, depression, and reduced interpersonal skills. The study highlights the need for digital literacy education to promote responsible use of social media among students. Recommendations for educators and policymakers include developing interventions to mitigate the risks while maximizing the benefits of the platform. Future research should explore the long-term effects of Facebook on student behavior and the role of demographic factors in shaping these experiences. Keywords: Facebook, student behavior and attitude, academic performance, social interaction, digital literacy Subject Area: HM1176-1281 Social Influence. Social Pressure 2024 Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7057/1/TEE_RU_EN_2004569_FYP2_LIBRARY_VERSION.pdf Tee, Ru En (2024) The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude. Final Year Project, UTAR. http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7057/ |
| spellingShingle | H Social Sciences (General) HT Communities. Classes. Races QA76 Computer software Tee, Ru En The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude |
| title | The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude |
| title_full | The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude |
| title_fullStr | The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude |
| title_short | The effects of Facebook on Malaysian university students' behavior and attitude |
| title_sort | effects of facebook on malaysian university students' behavior and attitude |
| topic | H Social Sciences (General) HT Communities. Classes. Races QA76 Computer software |
| url | http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7057/ http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7057/1/TEE_RU_EN_2004569_FYP2_LIBRARY_VERSION.pdf |