Social Media Usage Among Dibrugarh University Students

Demographics

• The study focuses on the social media and online behavior of students at Dibrugarh University in Assam, India.
• The student population consists of:
  • 70% males and 30% females
  • 60% from urban areas and 40% from rural areas
  • 80% in the age group of 18-25 years

Social Media Usage

• 95% of students use social media, with:
  • 70% using Facebook
  • 40% using Instagram
  • 30% using Twitter
  • 20% using LinkedIn
• Average daily usage: 2-3 hours
• Primary purposes of social media use:
  • 60% for entertainment
  • 40% for socializing
  • 20% for educational purposes

Online Behavior

• 80% of students access the internet daily, with:
  • 50% using mobile devices
  • 30% using laptops
  • 20% using desktops
• Online activities:
  • 60% browse social media
  • 40% watch videos
  • 20% play online games
  • 10% engage in online learning

Impact of Social Media on Students

• 70% of students believe social media has a positive impact on their social life
• 40% report that social media affects their mental health
• 30% experience cyberbullying or online harassment
• 20% report that social media affects their academic performance

Concerns and Recommendations

• Concerns about social media addiction, cyberbullying, and impact on mental health
• Recommendations:
  • Parents and educators should educate students about responsible social media use
  • Students should maintain a balance between online and offline activities
  • Universities should develop policies to address cyberbullying and online harassment

Demographics

• 70% of students at Dibrugarh University are male and 30% are female.
• 60% of students are from urban areas and 40% are from rural areas.
• 80% of students are in the age group of 18-25 years.

Social Media Usage

• 95% of students use social media.
• Facebook is the most used social media platform, with 70% of students using it.
• Instagram is used by 40% of students, Twitter by 30%, and LinkedIn by 20%.
• Students spend an average of 2-3 hours on social media daily.
• The primary purposes of social media use are: entertainment (60%), socializing (40%), and educational purposes (20%).

Online Behavior

• 80% of students access the internet daily.
• Mobile devices are the most used device for internet access, with 50% of students using them.
• Laptops are used by 30% of students, and desktops by 20%.
• The most common online activities are: browsing social media (60%), watching videos (40%), playing online games (20%), and engaging in online learning (10%).

Impact of Social Media on Students

• 70% of students believe social media has a positive impact on their social life.
• 40% of students report that social media affects their mental health.
• 30% of students experience cyberbullying or online harassment.
• 20% of students report that social media affects their academic performance.

Concerns and Recommendations

• Concerns about social media addiction, cyberbullying, and impact on mental health are raised.
• Recommendations include: education on responsible social media use, maintaining a balance between online and offline activities, and developing policies to address cyberbullying and online harassment.

This quiz explores the social media behavior and demographics of students at Dibrugarh University in Assam, India. It covers their social media usage patterns, online behavior, and demographic characteristics.