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Paraskevi Triantafyllopoulou; Jessie Newsome; Winnie Tsang; Michelle McCarthy; Karen Jones – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background and Aims: The internet and social media are increasingly accessible to people with intellectual disabilities, offering significant benefits but also posing unique challenges and risks. This study aimed to explore the online experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities in England. Methods: An accessible survey was conducted from…
Descriptors: Internet, Social Media, Intellectual Disability, Adults
Gelin Huang; Zhang Linmin; Li Sun – Education and Information Technologies, 2025
The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has sped up the use of digital platforms in educational settings, with TikTok playing a vital role in promoting learning and engagement. This study investigates the role of TikTok in shaping users' psychological well-being and educational outcomes during this period of disruption. Data collection involved a…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Social Media, Mental Health
Reem Alhajji; Afra Al Mansoori; Ahmet Sami Konca; Ahmet Simsar – Educational Process: International Journal, 2025
Background/purpose: This study scrutinizes the increased gravitation of children towards YouTube and assesses the subsequent effects on their viewing behaviors. Parental mediation emerges as a critical factor within the digital setting. Materials/methods: Case study, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study as a research…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Children, Video Technology, Social Media
Michael R. Langlais; Ashley Thaler; Elizabeth West – Youth & Society, 2025
TikTok use has grown rapidly since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among adolescents. The goal of this study is to understand how and why teenagers use TikTok and how teenagers perceive these behaviors and motivations as contributing to their mental well-being. This qualitative, descriptive study involved interviewing teenagers one-on-one via…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Social Media, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications
Adam M. McCready; Katherine C. Rohn – Journal of School Health, 2025
Background: Parents and educators are concerned about adolescents' social media use and how it affects their mental health. It is unclear how these adults perceive how social media use affects adolescent mental health or view the role of schools in addressing these effects. We explored how adults define social media, perceive the effects of social…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Health Personnel
Nawal H. Shirawia; Rami A. Tashtoush; Hala S. Alruhaili; Aya Akkawi; Dana M. Tashtoush; Lubna A. Hussein; Mohammad A. Tashtoush – Educational Process: International Journal, 2025
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the cognitive awareness of digital drugs as a phenomenon among Sultan Qaboos University undergraduate students. It also aimed to identify differences based on certain variables such as gender, college affiliation, ownership of social media accounts, and average Internet usage among students. Method: This…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Knowledge Level, Gender Differences
Hermann Astleitner; Sarah Schlick – Active Learning in Higher Education, 2025
Social media has a strong influence on the everyday lives of college students. A particular question of advanced research interest is whether social media also play a role when attending class. This exploratory study was aimed at designing a theoretical model that embraces such concepts. First, we identified that identity development, learning…
Descriptors: Social Media, College Students, Self Concept, Computer Use
Grace B. Gimena – Educational Process: International Journal, 2025
Background/purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effects of the Online Peer-Review Technique (OPRT) in enhancing the paragraph writing skills of first year English major students. Materials/methods: The study used a quasi-experimental design to assess the effects of the Online Peer-Review Technique (OPRT) through Facebook on improving paragraph…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Writing Improvement, Social Media, Computer Uses in Education
Ümmühan Gülnar – International Journal of Technology in Education, 2025
The aim of the study is to examine the leisure consciousness and technology addiction of students studying in different departments of universities on a relational basis. Causal comparison and relational survey methods, which are quantitative research methods, were used in the study. The population of the study is the students who are studying in…
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Leisure Time, Addictive Behavior, College Students
Irum Alvi; Hager Khechine – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2025
Background: Collaborative learning, which emphasises cooperative group techniques, intersects with the evolving role of social media as a tool. Understanding how cultural values influence these dynamics is crucial for effectively integrating and utilising social media into collaborative learning environments. Objective: This research aims to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Attitudes, Engineering Education
Büsra Koçyigit; Fulya Türk – Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 2025
Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by increased stress and vulnerability to mental health issues. Meaningful peer relationships are known to protect against these challenges, but the rise of technology and social media use has impacted how adolescents form connections. Research indicates that adolescents' preference for social…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Social Isolation, Social Media
Ajeka Friday; Musibau Shofoluwe – International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, 2025
Social media networking has become an integral part of communication today, with widespread usage across various demographics. This study was conducted to investigate the impact of social media on student academic performance, recognizing its prevalence and influence in educational settings. A random sample of 1,692 students was selected to…
Descriptors: Social Media, Academic Achievement, College Students, Predictor Variables