USAGE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS ON TIME MANAGEMENT SKILL AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN POLYTECHNICS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study investigated the use ofsocial networks by Polytechnic students and how it influences time management skill and academic achievement. Descriptive survey design was employed for this study. Respondents compriseal lHND II students of nine polytechnics(1federal, 1 state and 7privatePolytechnics) in Kwara State. Out of total population of 2500,Sample Size Research Advisor Table was used to select 333 respondents from total population. Data collected were analyzed using percentage and mean rating. Regression analysis on SPSS statistical software was used to test one hypothesis formulated at 0.05 significant levels. The result of findings showed that digital networks usage for academic and non-academic purposes has positive and negative significant influence on academic achievement of students' in Polytechnics, Kwara State. Social networks usage also has positive significant influence on time management skill of students of Polytechnics in Kwara State. It was recommended that students should be encouraged by School Counselors to reduce time on social network usage to allow them have enough rest for the following day's work and to improve on their performances.