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Students’ Perceptions of Social Networks Platforms use in Higher Education: A Qualitative Research

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Alhussain, Thamer·2020·International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering

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The use of social networks platforms for interactions, cooperative learning, and knowledge sharing for sharing information to improve students' educational achievement seems to be one of the more widely examined topics in the Information Systems (IS) domain compared to the adoption of other technologies.However, as social networks platforms use distracts from studies and affects study habits, using social networks platforms can result in academic difficulties.Therefore, this research seeks to identify the interaction elements such as interaction with peers, cooperative learning and engagement for sharing information and perceptual elements such as perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use social networks platforms to improve educational achievement among students.This study is designed in accordance with the theory of constructivism.Qualitative research was applied to interviews conducted with a sample of 37 students.Data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 20, and NVivo 11 was used for qualitative coding to investigate relationships between variables.The study found that interactions among students and interactions with lecturers enhance learning significantly.Additionally, the perceived overall benefits of using media platforms for learning and knowledge sharing that enhances satisfaction and affects educational achievement were high.Furthermore, the impact of social networks platforms use for education and knowledge sharing was also significant.Finally, the results indicate that students are satisfied with the use of media platforms as a means of learning and knowledge sharing.Findings show that using social networks platforms for learning and knowledge sharing should positively affected educational achievement of students.

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  • Similar research has shown that social media platforms improve institutional performance despite their numerous drawbacks.

    “Similar research has also shown that social media platforms improve institutional performance despite their numerous drawbacks (Adhikari, 2024;Alhussain, 2020).”

    From Effect of Social Media on Institutional Performance in the Nepalese Higher Education Institutions: A Qualitative Analysis Using the Extended UTAUT Model (2026) · cites this paper as Alhussain, 2020

    Section 5.5.1 reports that most interviewed students perceived a positive effect on their educational achievement, while section 5.5.4 records drawbacks including wasted time and privacy concerns. The study concerns students’ educational outcomes at one university, not measured institutional performance; the claim extends its finding beyond what the paper supports. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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  • Users are more likely to adopt and continue using social media when they believe it enhances their academic or professional performance, and when the platforms are easy to use, and when there is encouragement from institutions, along with adequate infrastructural support, further strengthens adoption and sustained engagement.

    “Users are more likely to adopt and continue using social media when they believe it enhances their academic or professional performance, and when the platforms are easy to use, and when there is encouragement from institutions, along with adequate infrastructural support, further strengthens adoption and sustained engagement (Abbad, 2021;Alhussain, 2020;Amadu et al., 2018;Athukorala, 2018;Aydoğmuş”

    From Effect of Social Media on Institutional Performance in the Nepalese Higher Education Institutions: A Qualitative Analysis Using the Extended UTAUT Model (2026) · cites this paper as Alhussain, 2020

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Authors
Alhussain, T.
Affiliations
Saudi Electronic University (SA)
Corresponding author
Alhussain, Thamer
Venue
International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering
Published
2020-06-25
Volume
9
Issue
3
Pages
2589-2603
ISSN
2278-3091 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3038355648
Cited by
35
References
52
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 11
FWCI
5.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Educational Technology in Learning
  • Social Sciences › Education › Technology-Enhanced Education Studies
  • Social Sciences › Education › Online and Blended Learning
Keywords
higher education, student perceptions, academic performance, knowledge sharing, cooperative learning, peer interaction, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, constructivism, student satisfaction, study habits

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