The introduction of social media has affected the way people communicate with each other; individuals can communicate over a wide range of distance through social media. This research focuses on Facebook which is one of the most used social media.
A questionnaire and field observation was conducted during the research to determine how university students interact with their phones that have Facebook installed and how this interaction affects person to person communication among students. Results indicated that the usage of Facebook has negatively affected person to person communication among university students and also most of the students are aware of these negative impact, yet they are glued to Facebook even in the presence of their peers.
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Social Media
- Statement of Problem
- Research Questions
- Methodology
- Data Analysis
- Summary of Findings
- Conclusion
- References
Objectives and Key Themes
This research aims to investigate the impact of Facebook usage on face-to-face communication among university students in Cyprus. It explores how the features of Facebook affect interpersonal interactions and examines the awareness students have of this impact.
- The effect of Facebook on person-to-person communication among university students.
- The awareness of students regarding the negative impact of Facebook on their communication.
- The role of Facebook's features in shaping student interaction.
- The prevalence of Facebook usage among university students and its implications.
- Comparison of Facebook usage with other social media platforms and their impact on communication.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the research by highlighting the increased enrollment in higher education and the growing interest in utilizing social media for academic purposes. It introduces Facebook as a dominant social networking site and details its features, emphasizing its potential to enhance or hinder student interaction and academic engagement. The chapter further explores existing research on social media use in academia, noting contrasting views on its effectiveness for learning and its potential negative impact on face-to-face communication. It also establishes the research gap focusing on the impact of social media on university student communication, particularly within their peer groups and faculty relationships.
Social Media: This section provides a broad overview of social media, defining it as a collection of online activities involving networking through various media (videos, chats, pictures, etc.). It emphasizes social media's impact on interpersonal and organizational communication, highlighting its role in information sharing and expression. The chapter further explores specific platforms like Facebook and Twitter, comparing their functionalities and popularity among users. It showcases evidence of social media’s pervasive integration into professional settings, drawing on statistics to illustrate its usage by businesses, particularly in the United States. The chapter aims to provide context for understanding the potential influence of social media on university students' communicative practices.
Statement of Problem: This chapter addresses the increasing use of social media, especially in developing countries, with improved internet access. It notes a research gap in understanding social media’s impact on student communication within universities and between students and faculty, contrasting it with extensive research on social media’s use in marketing. The chapter highlights the need to explore this specific impact and how the constant presence of technology in social settings influences face-to-face interactions.
Keywords
Social media, Facebook, person-to-person communication, university students, Cyprus, communication technology, face-to-face interaction, social networking, online communication, impact of technology, student interaction.
Frequently Asked Questions: Impact of Facebook Usage on Face-to-Face Communication Among University Students in Cyprus
What is the main topic of this research?
This research investigates the impact of Facebook usage on face-to-face communication among university students in Cyprus. It explores how Facebook's features affect interpersonal interactions and examines students' awareness of this impact.
What are the key objectives of this research?
The research aims to understand the effect of Facebook on person-to-person communication among university students, students' awareness of Facebook's negative impact on their communication, the role of Facebook's features in shaping student interaction, the prevalence of Facebook usage and its implications, and to compare Facebook usage with other social media platforms and their impact on communication.
What topics are covered in the Table of Contents?
The Table of Contents includes an Abstract, Introduction, section on Social Media, Statement of Problem, Research Questions (not explicitly shown in provided text), Methodology (not explicitly shown in provided text), Data Analysis (not explicitly shown in provided text), Summary of Findings (not explicitly shown in provided text), Conclusion (not explicitly shown in provided text), and References.
What is the focus of the "Introduction" chapter?
The introduction highlights increased higher education enrollment and growing social media use for academic purposes. It introduces Facebook, its features, and its potential impact on student interaction and academic engagement. It also explores existing research on social media in academia and establishes the research gap focusing on social media's impact on university student communication.
What is discussed in the "Social Media" chapter?
This chapter provides a broad overview of social media, defining it and emphasizing its impact on interpersonal and organizational communication. It explores specific platforms like Facebook and Twitter, compares their functionalities and popularity, and showcases social media's integration into professional settings.
What problem does the "Statement of Problem" chapter address?
This chapter addresses the increasing use of social media, particularly in developing countries, and highlights a research gap in understanding social media's impact on student communication within universities. It contrasts this gap with extensive research on social media's use in marketing and emphasizes the need to explore the influence of technology on face-to-face interactions.
What are the key words associated with this research?
Keywords include: Social media, Facebook, person-to-person communication, university students, Cyprus, communication technology, face-to-face interaction, social networking, online communication, impact of technology, and student interaction.
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Summaries are provided for the Introduction and Social Media chapters, and a brief summary is given for the Statement of the Problem chapter. Summaries for other chapters are not included in this preview.
- Quote paper
- Akpojivi Eseoghene Mary (Author), 2016, The effect of social media on person to person communication. A case of Students in Cyprus International University, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/341217
