@article{MAKHILLJEAS201914617572,
    title = {The Role of Social Media Website Usage on the Academic Performance of
University Students in Jordan},
    journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
    volume = {14},
    number = {6},
    pages = {1971-1975},
    year = {2019},
    issn = {1816-949x},
    doi = {jeasci.2019.1971.1975},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2019.1971.1975},
    author = {Rakan and},
    keywords = {Social media websites,academic performance,university students,internet,achievement,influences},
    abstract = {This study aimed to identify the role of social media usage on the academic achievement rate of
university students in Jordan. A questionnaire was designed to collect data from 1,508 students attending
Jordanian universities. Results revealed that most students had mobile phones with internet access. All
participants were also aware of several social media websites and most spent 2-3 h a day surfing them. In
addition, the study confirmed that the use of social media negatively influences student’s academic
performance. The study highlights the need for encouraging students to read books and take advantage of
social media websites for academic activities, instead of using them only for chatting and entertainment. The
researchers also recommend providing students with advice and guidance on the dangers of using the internet
for long periods of time. Students are encouraged to limit the time they spend on these social media websites.}
    }