Abstract
social networking is current phenomenon which has developed a great importance now a days. It has some good as well as some bad aspects. Our study aims at identifying the impact of Social Networking Websites on Post Graduate Management Students of Ghaziabad city.
Introduction
Social networking phenomenon has emerged over the past ten years. In that time, social networking sites (SNS) have grown from a niche to a mass online activity, in which millions of internet users are engaged, both in their free time, and at work too. However, there has been very little research on the socio-economic impact of these sites in the Indian context. In our research we focused on the impact of these social networking sites on the Post Graduate Management students of Ghaziabad city in both positive as well as negative aspects. Social networking is a phenomenon which has existed since society began. Human beings have always sought to live in social environments. The creation of social networking sites (SNS) and their pervasion in everyday practices is affecting how Indian youth manage their social networks. To a significant extent, SNS have shifted social networking to the Internet. In less than five years, these sites have grown from a niche online activity into a phenomenon through which tens of millions of internet users.
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Background of the research
In today’s era students are spending there so much time on social networking sites. Sometimes youth get deviate from there academy goal and get addicted of these social networking sites. It is leaving negative impact upon the youths.
Purpose of study
By this study we might identify both positive as well as negative aspects of social networking sites on students of Post Graduate Management students.
OBJECTIVE
We will focus in our research to analyze the factors which will help us to know the effects of social networking sites on college students and we also want to know the following:
1) To find out the purpose of using Social Networking Websites by Post Graduate Management Students.
2) To analyze the using behavior of Social Networking Sites by those students.
3) Which Social Networking Site is more preferable by those students.
4) To know whether Social Networking Websites affects on the studies of Post Graduate Management students.
Research Methodology
I. Research Design and Plan
Descriptive Research
II. Sampling and Sample Size
Sample: Post Graduate Management Students
Sample Size: 150
III. Data collection instruments/sources and procedures
Primary Data: Direct Questionnaires to PG Management Students
IV. Data analysis procedures
SPSS
QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: …………………………………………………
1) Age:
a) Below 22
b) 22 to 25
c) 26 to 30
d) 31 to 35
e) 35 to 40
2) Gender:
a) Male
b) Female
3) How many Social Networking Account(s) do you have?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
e) More than 4
4) Which Social Networking Account do you have?
a) Facebook
b) Twitter
c) WhatsApp
d) Orkut
e) Other(if Any):-
…………………………………………….
5) Which Social-Networking Site you often use?
a) Facebook
b) Twitter
c) WhatsApp
d) Orkut
e) Other(if Any):-
…………………………………………….
…………………………………………….
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6) How long have you been using social networking sites?
a) Less than a month
b) 1-6 months
c) 6 months to a year
d) 1-2 years
e) 2-3 years
f) More than 3 years
7) How often do you usually log on to your Social-Networking Website? a) Daily
b) 1-2 days intervals
c) 3-4 days intervals
d) Weekly
8) Please state your average hours of Social Networking Websites use per day?
a) 5 minutes to 1 Hours
b) 1 to 2 Hours
c) 2 to 3 Hours
d) 3 to 4 Hours
e) More than 4 Hours
9) What is your purpose for using Social Networking Website? a) To enhance your knowledge
b) For passing your idle time
c) Only for chatting
d) Others (Please Specify)
………………………………..
………………………………..
10) Do you think using Social Networking Websites effects on your studies? a) Yes
b) No
c) May be
11) Please specify those effects which you think that affect on your studies? a) ………………………
b) ………………………
c) ………………………
d) ………………………
12) Do you think Advertisement on Social Networking Websites useful for you? a) Yes
b) No
c) Don’t Know
