A Study on Engineering Students' Use of Social Networking Sites with Special Reference to School of Technology, Assam University, Silchar

Abstract

This present study on the Use of Social Networking Sites by the Engineering Students of Assam  University, Silchar, is based on the 110 respondents' responses received on the questionnaires. The  survey was conducted from January –April 2018, and the purposive sampling technique was adopted  for collecting the data. The study highlights the level of awareness, preference of social networking  sites, preferred place, preferred time to access, and preferred interface to access the social networking  sites. It also examines the impact of social networking sites on academic achievements and  psychological issues arising out of excessive use of social networking sites. The study's findings are  fascinating and reveal that most male students use SNSs, especially Facebook. Further, the  Smartphone is a preferred device to access social networking sites. Besides, many respondents were  noted to have multiple IDsto createtheir profiles to remain connected with their friends and family  members. They also felt that excessive use of social networking sites makes them sleepy and tired. 52%  of respondents think that the Use of SNSs positively impacts academic achievements. However, the  students suggested the Departmental and Central Library adopt Social Networking Sites like  Facebook. WhatsApp to keep them updated regarding the activities of the library services.