Abstract:
This study attempts to assess the impact of social media usage on student‟s study habits in
Koforidua Technical University. Out of hundred (100) copies of questionnaires distributed,
eighty (80) were retrieved which represented a response rate of 80%. The quantitative
approach was employed to achieve this. The target population were chosen at random, and
questionnaires were distributed to respondents by means of convenient sampling technique.
The study revealed that most of the of the student of Koforidua Technical University KTU)
spend a significant chunk of their day on social media, and stay online longer than
anticipated, this makes them struggle to stay in places, where they won‟t be able to access
social network sites. The study revealed that most student feel that social media has affected
their ability to complete assignments and projects on time, because they are mostly online
using social media for fun most of the times, this makes them postpone their academic duties
and as a results it affect their learning habits, some student even revealed that they feel like
they are addicted to social media. The study discovered that the major social media they use
is Facebook. This is because most of the respondents responded very satisfactory to these
points. To this end, the researchers recommended that, the use of social media platforms for
academic collaboration and communication should be encouraged. Tools like group chats
and online study groups can facilitate teamwork, peer support, and sharing of resources.
Also, Promote the use of educational content available on social media platforms. Encourage
students to follow reputable educational pages, participate in online courses, and engage with
academic content relevant to their studies
