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Perceived Impact of Internet Usage on Academic Performance of Students in Foso College of Education

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  • Regina Sally Maison

    (Foso College of Education)

  • Kennedy Boe-Doe

    (Foso College of Education)

  • Mabel Anane

    (Foso College of Education)

  • Sylvester Tenkorang

    (Foso College of Education)

Abstract

In modern times, internet usage has become a norm and a necessity for students. This study therefore examined the perceived impact of internet usage on academic performance of students in Foso College of Education. The study adopted the quantitative approach and cross-sectional descriptive survey design. A sample of 300 students from the Foso College of Education were selected using proportional stratified random sampling procedure for the study. Data were collected using questionnaire and analysed using frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The results showed that most of the students classified their internet usage to be normal or moderate. Also, the students used the internet mostly for entertainment purposes while educational usage was considered after the entertainment usage. Finally, the study revealed that the respondents perceived internet usage to have an impact on their academic work and that the times that they used the internet for academic work, it made their academic work easier. It is recommended that college authorities organise workshops focused on the appropriate usage of the internet. Through these workshops, students can be encouraged by facilitators to use the internet mainly for academic purposes instead of using the internet mainly for entertainment purposes.

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  • Regina Sally Maison & Kennedy Boe-Doe & Mabel Anane & Sylvester Tenkorang, 2024. "Perceived Impact of Internet Usage on Academic Performance of Students in Foso College of Education," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(7), pages 705-716, July.
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