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.