TITLE:
Impact of Using the Internet on Students: A Sociological Analysis at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh
AUTHORS:
Kaniz Fatema, Shamima Nasreen, Md. Shahin Parvez, Md. Anisur Rahaman
KEYWORDS:
Internet, Students, BSMRSTU, Bangladesh
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.8 No.12,
December
10,
2020
ABSTRACT: This is
an exploratory research to examine the possible impact of using the internet on students’
academic, personal and social life. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used in this study. For collecting quantitative
data, a total of 85 samples were drawn purposively and interviewed using a
semi-structured questionnaire. In addition, 2 case studies were
conducted for the qualitative part of this study. Findings reveal that almost
every student in the study area uses the internet to some degree. From the
study it is found that about 56% of respondents use the internet for
educational purpose, 24% of them use the internet only for recreation and 44%
were found who use the internet to browse social networking sites. The study also indicates that
the majority of the students use the internet for 0 - 4 hours per day. A significant
proportion of the respondents said that the internet can positively enhance their academic
performance and as well as improve their quality of life. On the other hand,
results have shown that internet addiction has a negative impact on students’
academic performance and social life. Overall, the internet plays a vital role in improving students’ academic
performance and quality of life.