A Comparative Study between the Learning Style of User and Non User Students of Social Media at Elementary School Level

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This descriptive study examines how students who use social media differ from those who do not, focusing on their learning styles at the elementary school level. Data were collected from Government Schools in Lahore using simple random sampling. After analysis, the study reports a slightly positive effect of social media use on students’ marks and assignments. Based on the findings, limited access to social media is recommended under supervision by parents and teachers.

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Abstract

Introduction

Role of social media in learning

Benefits and risks for students

Objectives of Study

A Comparative Study between the Learning Style of User and Non User Students of Social Media at Elementary School Level Abdul Qayyum Ch. * Tariq Hussain**, Zaid Mahmood*** and M. Shafqat Rasool*** Abstract Primary focus of this study is to know the learning style of students who use social media and those who do not use it. Usages of technological tools for social reasons have been converted into the conventional communication techniques by many people in the past numerous years. In this descriptive Study, population included all the elementary Students studying in Government Schools of Lahore city. Simple Random sampling technique was used to collect the data. After data analysis, it was found that there is slightly positive effect of social media on students in terms of their marks and assignments. So, it is recommended that students should be given limited access to social media with a spy eye of parents and teachers Keywords: Comparative study, learning style, students, social media * Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Email: [qayyum.ier@pu.edu.pk](qayyum.ier@pu.edu.pk) ** Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Email: [tariqedu71@yahoo.com](tariqedu71@yahoo.com) *** MPhil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore Introduction We live in an age of digital revolutions. There are many sources of social media that attracts students interests like a YouTube, Facebook, what’s app and Twitter etc. These social sites provides link between students relation and their educational activities. Social media plays a vital role to enhance learning in social sciences and developing social skills among them (Ahn, 2010) . Facebook is a source for connecting with friends and people all over the world. It provides a chance for students to generate their ideas about the Global innovations (Mack, 2007) . Social sites heavily focus on building online group of people with common activities. It also help the students to build leadership skills planning and organizing activities that enhance social change and autonomous commitment. On the other hand, majority of students rely on the availability of information on social media and websites give the answers of their questions. That kind of activity reduced focus on learning and obtaining information from other authentic sources (Rambe, 2011) . In Pakistan the number of social media user students is increasing day by day. The study will help the teachers, parents, school managers to know the effect of use of social media on the learning style of elementary students. With the help of Internet all the social site and various applications are available which can be access easily. It also allow users to interact and converse with one another, to share, edit and create, new forms of textual, audio and visual content. It helps a lot in every field of our life such as educational, political and educational fields and also has influence on our lives. (Valkenburg, 2009) . The uses of social network sites give free hands to instructor to bring improvement in teaching by uploading information on websites. These websites help the students to use these information and they can access to it at any time. Sometime knowledge attained through social media change their perception, beliefs and goals. Students who use social media with their class work demonstrate improved grades when compared with non-user classmates. Social media also enhance memorization of information for long time. It provides understanding to develop relationship with class fellows about class work and assignments. Social media also allows students to develop and share their ideas together (Carl, 2015) . Social media is a source to raise student knowledge through their mutual communications. Students generally know how to use different types of social sites. It is a challenge f

FAQs

What is the main purpose of this study?

The study aims to understand the learning style of elementary students who use social media and compare it with the learning style of non-users.

How was data collected and who were the participants?

The population included elementary students in Government Schools of Lahore city, and simple random sampling was used to collect data.

What were the study findings about social media use?

The analysis found a slightly positive effect of social media on students in terms of marks and assignments.

What recommendations does the study make?

Students should be given limited access to social media with parents’ and teachers’ supervision.

Oct 15, 2026

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