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The purpose of this study is to explore how student’s social media time and academic performance
are related. A survey was conducted to determine if social media platforms have any impact on
students’ academic performance. 310 respondents comprising only of students were selected from
Mountain Top University. The study concluded that students are aware of the schools ban on social
media, but still visit these platforms quite often, even as this influences their academics, and eats
into their study time.
Findings show that most (63.8%) of the population, are on a first class and second-class upper
division, with CGPA within 3.50 to 5.0). This shows that social media does not negatively affect
academic performance. Rather its effects are positive. This study concludes that most students use
social media platforms to a great extent.