MITTAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Course Code: MGN206 Course Title: Research Methodology

Academic Task No: 2 Academic Task Title: Questionnaire and

analysis

Date of Allotment: 26/02/2021 Date of Submission: 20/03/2021

Student Name and Roll No: Nitin Patidar, B35 Section: Q1912

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I offer my sincere thanks and humble regards to Lovely Professional University, Punjab for
imparting us very valuable professional training in BBA Hons. I pay my gratitude and sincere
regards to Dr. Gursimranjit Singh Sir, my project guide for giving me the cream of his
knowledge. I am thankful to him as he has been a constant source of advice, motivation, and
inspiration. I am also thankful to him for giving his suggestions and encouragement throughout
the project work. I am also thankful to my family and friends for constantly supporting me to
complete the project and providing me an environment that enhanced my knowledge.
Questionnaire on impact of social media on students

1.What is your age?

A. 18-20
B. 21-23
C. 24-26
D. 27-30

2. What is your gender?

A. Male
B. Female

3. Which course are your currently enrolled?

A. 10
B. 12
C. Graduate
D. Post Graduate

4. Do you use any social networking site?

A. Yes
B. No

5. How long you are using social media sites?

A. 6 months-1 year
B. 1 year- 2year
C. 3 year- 4 year
D. More than 5 Years

6. Which social media platform you prefer more?

A. Facebook
B. Instagram
 C. Twitter
D. LinkedIn

7. Why you Use social media?

A. Socialize and make new Friends

B. Remains Update with current trending
C. Collaborate with fellow students and study
D. As a source of recreation and relaxation

8. How much time do you spent on social media per day?

A. 1-2 hours
B. 2-3 hours
C. 3-4 hours
D. More than 5 hours

9. Do you use social media for academic purpose?

A. Yes
B. No

10. Does social media affects the academics work?

A. Strongly Agree
B. Disagree
C. Agree
D. Strongly Disagree

11. Do you think social media are posing negative effect on studies?

A. Strongly Agree
B. Disagree
C. Agree
D. Strongly Disagree

12. Do you think usage of social media has a negative effect in your life?

A. Strongly Agree
 B. Disagree
C. Agree
D. Strongly Disagree

13. Advantage of Social media?

A. Meeting new People can help you socialize

B. Keep in touch with Friends

C. Learning technology Easier

D. None of the above

14. Do you think any privacy issues related to social media?

A. Strongly Agree
B. Disagree
C. Agree
D. Strongly Disagree

15. Are your parents aware your social media activites?

A. Some of the Activities

B. All the Activities
C. Don’t Know

Interpretation of the questionnaire

1. Age of the Respondent

Age of the Respondent

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid 18-20 13 43.3 43.3 43.3
21-23 7 23.3 23.3 66.7
24-26 5 16.7 16.7 83.3
26-30 5 16.7 16.7 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0
Interpretation

The Bar graph shows the Age of the Respondent. In the graph the total number of the respondent
is 30, out of the 30 respondent 13(43.3%) peoples are in the age of 18-20, 7 (23.3%) peoples are
in the age of 21-23, 5(16.7%) peoples are in the age of 24-26, 5(16.7%) peoples are in the age of
24-26. The analysis shows that majority of the peoples lies in the age of 18-20.

2. Gender of the respondent.

Gender of the respondent

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Male 21 70.0 70.0 70.0
Female 9 30.0 30.0 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0
Interpretation
The Bar graph shows the Gender of the Respondent. In the graph the total number of the
respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 21 (70%) are Male and 9 (30%)are Female. The
analysis shows that the majority of the respondent 70% are male respondent.

3. Currently Course Enrolled

Course Enrolled
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid 10 2 6.7 6.7 6.7
12 6 20.0 20.0 26.7
Graduation 14 46.7 46.7 73.3
Post Graduation 8 26.7 26.7 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0
Interpretation

The Bar graph shows the Currently Course enrolled by the Respondent. In the graph the total
number of the respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 2(6.7%) respondent are in the 10
standard, 6(20%) respondent are in the 12 standard, 14(46.7%) respondent are doing Graduation,
8(26.7%) respondent are doing Post Graduation. The study shows that the highest percent that is
46.7% respondent are doing graduation.

4. Use any Social Media Site

Do you use any social networking site

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Yes 28 93.3 93.3 93.3
No 2 6.7 6.7 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0
Interpretation

The Bar graph shows the Age of the Respondent. In the graph the total number of the respondent
is 30, out of the 30respondent 28(93.3%) respondent they said they are using Social Media and
out of 30respondent only 2(6.7%) respondent are not using any Social Media Sites. The analysis
shows that 93.3% peoples are using Social Networking Sites.

5. How long you using social media sites

How long you are using social media sites

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid 1year-2year 18 60.0 60.0 60.0
3year-4year 6 20.0 20.0 80.0
4year-5year 6 20.0 20.0 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0
Interpretation
The Bar graph shows how long using social media sites used by the respondent. In the graph the
total number of the respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 18 (60%)respondent are using
Social Media sites from 1-2 years, 6(20%) respondent are using Social Media sites from 3-4
year, 6(20%) respondent are using Social Media sites from 4-5 year. The analysis shows that the
highest respondent is percent 60% are using social media sites from 1-2 years.

6. Which Social Media prefer you most

Social media prefer most

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Facebook 11 36.7 36.7 36.7
Instagram 10 33.3 33.3 70.0
Twitter 5 16.7 16.7 86.7
LinkedIn 4 13.3 13.3 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0
Interpretation

The Bar graph shows Which Social media prefer you most. In the graph the total number of the
respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 11(36.7%)respondent are preferring Facebook,
10(33.3%) respondent are using Instagram, 4(16.7%) respondent are using Twitter, 4(13.3%)
respondent are using LinkedIn. The analysis shows that most preferring Social Media platform is
Facebook, after facebook people are using Instagram.

7. Why you use Social Media

Why you use Social Media

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Socialize and make new 12 40.0 40.0 40.0
Friends
Remains Update with current 10 33.3 33.3 73.3
trending
Collaborate with fellow 3 10.0 10.0 83.3
students and study
 As a source of recreation 5 16.7 16.7 100.0
and relaxation
Total 30 100.0 100.0

Interpretation

The Bar graph show Why social media sites used by the respondent. In the graph the total
number of the respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 12(40%) respondent are using for
Socialize and make new friends on social media, 10(33.3%) respondent are using for Remains
Update with current Trends, 3(10%)respondent are using for Collaborate with fellow students
and study, 5(16.7%) respondent are using for As a source of recreation and relaxation. The
analysis shows that most of the people are using Social Media for Socialize and make new
friends on Social Media.

8. How much time do you spent on Social Media per day

 How much time you spent on Social Media
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid 1-2 hours 12 40.0 40.0 40.0
2-3 hours 7 23.3 23.3 63.3
3-4 hours 7 23.3 23.3 86.7
More than 5 hours 4 13.3 13.3 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0

Interpretation

The Bar graph shows how much time you used social media. In the graph the total number of the
respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 12(40%) respondent are using Social Media 1-2 hours
per day, 7(23.3%) respondent are using 2-3 hours per day, 7(23.3%) respondent are using 3-4
hours per day, 4(13.3%) respondent are using Social Media more than 5hours per day. The study
shows that 40% respondent are using Social Media 1-2 hours per day and 13.3% respondent are
using Social Media more than 5 hours.

9. Do you use Social media for academic purpose

Do you use social media for academic purpose

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Yes 18 60.0 60.0 60.0
No 12 40.0 40.0 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0

Interpretation

The Bar graph shows Social Media used by the respondent for their academic purpose. In the
graph the total number of the respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 18(60%) respondent are
using social media for academic purpose, 12(40%) respondent are not using for their academic
purpose. The analysis shows that majority of the respondent 60% are using social media for their
academic purpose.

10. Does Social media affects your academic works

Social Media affects your academics work

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Strongly Agree 13 43.3 43.3 43.3
Agree 8 26.7 26.7 70.0
Strongly Disagree 6 20.0 20.0 90.0
Disagree 3 10.0 10.0 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0

Interpretation
The Bar graph shows Social Media affects academic work. In the graph the total number of the
respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 13(43.3%) respondent are strongly agree that social
media affects academic works, 8(26,7%) respondent are agree that social media affect the
academic work, 6(20%) respondent are strongly Disagree for social media affects academic
work, 3(10%) respondent are disagree that social affects their academic work. The analysis
shows that majority of the people 43.3% respondent are strongly agree that social media affects
their academic works.

11. Is Social Media affects your Studies

Socail Media effects your studies

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Strongly Agree 18 60.0 60.0 60.0
Agree 3 10.0 10.0 70.0
Strongly Disagree 3 10.0 10.0 80.0
Disagree 6 20.0 20.0 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0
Interpretation

The Bar graph shows Social Media affects their studies. In the graph the total number of the
respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 18(60%) respondent are strongly agree that social
media affects their studies, 3(10%) respondent are agree that social media affects their studies,
10(30%) respondent are strongly Disagree for social media affects their studies, 6(20%)
respondent are disagree that social affects their studies. The analysis shows that majority of the
people 60% respondent are strongly agree that social media affects their studies.

12. Is Social Media have positive impact on your life

Social Media have positive impact in your life

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Strongly Agree 4 13.3 13.3 13.3
Agree 14 46.7 46.7 60.0
Strongly Disagree 3 10.0 10.0 70.0
Disagree 9 30.0 30.0 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0
Interpretation

The Bar graph shows Social Media have positive impact in your life. In the graph the total
number of the respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 4(13.3%) respondent are strongly agree
that social media have positive impact in their life, 14(46,7%) respondent are agree that social
media have positive impact in their life, 10(30%) respondent are strongly Disagree for social
media have positive impact in their life, 9(30%) respondent are disagree that social media have
positive impact in their life. The analysis shows that majority of the people 46.7% respondent are
strongly agree that social media have positive impact in their life.

13. Advantage of Social Media

Advantage of Social Media

Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Meeting new People can 13 43.3 43.3 43.3
help you socialize
Keep in touch with Friends 9 30.0 30.0 73.3
Learning technology Easier 8 26.7 26.7 100.0
 Total 30 100.0 100.0

Interpretation

The Bar graph shows the advantage of Social Media. In the graph the total number of the
respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 13(43.3%) respondent are go with Meeting new people
can help you socialize, 9(30%) respondent are think that keep in touch with friends, 8(26.7%)
respondent are think that Learning technology. The analysis shows that majority of the people
43.3% respondent are go with Meeting new people can help you socialize.

14. Any privacy issue on Social Media

Any privacy issues related to social media

 Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Strongly Agree 16 53.3 53.3 53.3
Agree 8 26.7 26.7 80.0
Strongly Disagree 1 3.3 3.3 83.3
Disagree 5 16.7 16.7 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0

Interpretation

The Bar graph shows Social Media have any privacy issue. In the graph the total number of the
respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 16(53.3%) respondent are strongly agree that social
media have privacy issue, 8(26,7%) respondent are agree that social media have a privacy issue,
1(3.3%) respondent are strongly Disagree for social media have privacy issue, 5(16.7%)
respondent are disagree that social media have privacy issue. The analysis shows that majority of
the people 53.3% respondent are strongly agree that social media have privacy issue.

15. Are your parents aware about your Social Media activities
 Are your parents aware your social media activities
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid Some of the activities 20 66.7 66.7 66.7
All the activities 4 13.3 13.3 80.0
Dont Know 6 20.0 20.0 100.0
Total 30 100.0 100.0

Interpretation

The Bar graph shows that are your parents aware your social media activities. In the graph the
total number of the respondent is 30, out of the 30respondent 20(66.7%) respondent are said that
their parents know some the activities, 4(13.3%) respondent are said that their parents know all
the activities, 6(20%) respondent are said that their parents don’t know any of the activities. The
analysis shows that majority of the people 66.7% respondent their parents know some of the
activities of their children’s.

Recommendations

In the light of of this study, the following recommendations are made:

 Students should be educated on the influence of Social media on their academic

performance.

 Students should be observed by teachers and parents on how they use these sites.

 Teachers should ensure they use the social media as a tool to improve the academic
performance of students in schools.
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 Students should better manage their study time and prevent distractions that can
be provided by the social media. There should be a decrease in the number of time
spent by students when surfing the net.

 Social Networking Sites should be expanded and new pages should be created to
 enhance academic activities and avoid setbacks in the students’ academic
performance.

 The students should create a balance between chatting and academic activities.
More attention should be directed to research.

 The use of Social media by students should focus on the academic

relevance of those sites instead of using them for negative purposes.

Conclusion
The study gives the enlightening and confirming information. In recent years the use of social
media has become very popular all around the world due to a great development of technology.
Not only celebrities but the general public has also turned out to be a huge user of these social
media sites. The basic purpose behind conducting this study was to see the academic outcome of
student who spend most of the on such interacting sites. The findings from conducted studies has
find out to be mostly positive because students spend time of their day activities on these social
media sites have able to share and generate new ideas and concepts related to their studies they
also use these sites for having fun as these social websites are helpful in their academic work.
Use of these interacting social media has become the routine habit of student they spend the
major part of their time on these sites for entertainment and also concentrate on their studies.

The result from this study showed that, though Social media have negative
effects on teenagers such as lack of privacy, distracting students from their academic work,
studies, taking most of their productive time, and such like, they also have benefits and can be
used appropriately. For instance, students can form online communities in order to plan for a
project, have group discussions about class material or use the Social networking
sites.