Internet use and academic performance: An interval approach

Abstract

As children spend more and more time on electronic devices and social networks, there is a growing concern about the influence that these activities may have on their development and social well-being. In this context, the present research is aimed at analysing the influence that Internet use may have on 6th grade primary school students’ academic performance in Spain. In order to do so, we have employed a methodological approach that combines econometric and interval multiobjective programming techniques, which has let us identify the traits and Internet use patterns that allow students to maximise their academic performance in terms of scores in four competences. Our results show that, while daily use of the Internet to listen to music or search for information about other topics of interest can favor the maximization of educational outcomes, the use of social networks should be limited as much as possible to avoid hindering the educational process.

Social Media and Academic Performance: A Survey Research of Senior Secondary School Students in Uyo, Nigeria

“…Communication is as old as humanity and essential to human survival (Ladrón et al, 2022). Hence, humankind always seeks to satisfy this basic need as social beings through interpersonal or mass communication.…”

“…The world today is achieving improvement in communication technology with a broadened scope of communication (Chang, Tu, & Hajiyev, 2019). It is a wellknown fact that modern technology in communication has impacted and influenced the global world positively; yet, we must not be oblivious to its negative influences (Gómez-Fernández & Mediavilla, 2021;Ladrón et al, 2022). Positively, it enhances good speech and information dissemination, keeps people aware of global happenings and events, and helps solve problems in the immediate environment (Zhou et al, 2020).…”

“…As a result, many are connected to the numerous networking sites and online communities of Internet users seeking to interact or communicate with other users on important issues, whether academic, business or personal (Gómez-Fernández & Mediavilla, 2021;Nwankwo & Ukhurebor, 2020). Academic performance (AP), in some ways, reflects one's level of learning, or the extent to which the teaching and learning process has been accomplished (Gómez-Fernández & Mediavilla, 2021;Kates et al, 2018;Ladrón et al, 2022;Liu et al, 2017). This is mostly measured by continuous assessment or examination.…”

“…This is mostly measured by continuous assessment or examination. Owing to the importance of academic achievement in an individual's life, many seek better ways to enhance their performance academically; thus, the need for the role of SM in institutions of learning (Ladrón et al, 2022). Moreover, there is a strong and direct relationship between SM usage and the AP of students in secondary schools.…”

“…Moreover, there is a strong and direct relationship between SM usage and the AP of students in secondary schools. However, the relationship, depending on the students' usage, has also led to many setbacks and the development of SM's negative impact on AP (Chang et al, 2019;Ladrón et al, 2022). SM and online networking sites are principally meant to complement users' interactions with tutors, teachers, other students, or other sources of information to provide assist academic assistance (Fernández-Gutiérrez et al, 2020;García-Martín & Cantón-Mayo, 2019;Gómez-Fernández & Mediavilla, 2021).…”