Social Networks, Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, and Academic Performance in University Students From Ayacucho-Peru During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This research aimed to verify whether there is a relationship between the use of social networks, self-esteem, academic performance, and the locus of control in university students of Ayacucho in the year 2020. Data collection was by three validated questionnaires: Addiction to Social Networks (ARS), Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (EAR), and Rotter’s Locus of Control Test. A questionnaire for general data and self-reporting of students’ weighted average achieved was also used. The statistic for non-parametric samples (ANOVA) was used in the statistical package SPSS version 2.7. The results showed a stronger relationship between the use of social networks and self-esteem, and a weaker relationship with the locus of control. Regarding academic performance, no relationship was demonstrated.