The Impact of Social Media Use for News on Academic Performance in Underrepresented Undergraduate College Students.

IF 4.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking Pub Date : 2023-08-01 DOI:10.1089/cyber.2022.0303

Julia Zavala, Rebecca C Trenz, Dimitra Tzanis, Chanel Malette, Natalia A Monsalve Marin

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Abstract

Researchers have demonstrated that the relationship between social media use (SMU) and academic performance is mixed. This study extends those findings by examining how SMU for news predicts grade point average (GPA) for Hispanic, Black/African American, and White college students while controlling for gender. Students (N = 378) completed surveys where they reported how many times per week they used various social media platforms for news, whether or not they used those platforms to consume certain types of news, and demographic information. For Hispanic students, results indicated that using YouTube for entertainment news predicted lower GPAs, whereas using YouTube for news predicted higher GPAs. Black/African American students' use of Facebook for news predicted lower GPAs. SMU for news for White students did not predict GPA. Findings indicate that race/ethnicity should be considered when examining the relationship between SMU and academic performance and that minority students' GPAs are affected by their use of social media for news.

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使用社交媒体获取新闻对代表性不足的本科大学生学业成绩的影响。

研究人员已经证明，社交媒体使用(SMU)和学习成绩之间的关系是复杂的。这项研究扩展了这些发现，考察了新大新闻专业如何在控制性别的情况下预测西班牙裔、黑人/非裔美国人和白人大学生的平均绩点(GPA)。学生(N = 378)完成了调查，报告了他们每周使用各种社交媒体平台获取新闻的次数，他们是否使用这些平台消费某些类型的新闻，以及人口统计信息。对于西班牙裔学生，结果表明，使用YouTube观看娱乐新闻的学生gpa较低，而使用YouTube观看新闻的学生gpa较高。黑人/非裔美国学生使用Facebook获取新闻预示着较低的gpa。新大对白人学生的新闻并没有预测GPA。研究结果表明，在研究新大与学习成绩之间的关系时，应该考虑种族/民族，少数民族学生的gpa会受到他们使用社交媒体获取新闻的影响。

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Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

CiteScore

9.60

自引率

3.00%

发文量

123

期刊介绍： Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking is a leading peer-reviewed journal that is recognized for its authoritative research on the social, behavioral, and psychological impacts of contemporary social networking practices. The journal covers a wide range of platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, internet gaming, and e-commerce, and examines how these digital environments shape human interaction and societal norms. For over two decades, this journal has been a pioneering voice in the exploration of social networking and virtual reality, establishing itself as an indispensable resource for professionals and academics in the field. It is particularly celebrated for its swift dissemination of findings through rapid communication articles, alongside comprehensive, in-depth studies that delve into the multifaceted effects of interactive technologies on both individual behavior and broader societal trends. The journal's scope encompasses the full spectrum of impacts—highlighting not only the potential benefits but also the challenges that arise as a result of these technologies. By providing a platform for rigorous research and critical discussions, it fosters a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between technology and human behavior.