BITA MADAM'S IGNOU ASSIGNMENT

Data Calculation of 30 Secondary Learners

Assumptions:

• Demographic Data:
  • Age: Most students are between 15 and 17.
  • Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
• Social Media Usage:
  • Frequency of Use:
    • Daily: 60%
    • Weekly: 30%
    • Monthly/Rarely: 10%
  • Preferred Platforms:
    • Instagram: 50%
    • Twitter: 20%
    • YouTube: 30%
  • Time Spent on Social Media:
    • 0-1 hour: 20%
    • 1-3 hours: 50%
    • 3+ hours: 30%
• Purpose of Use:
  • Primary Purpose:
    • Connecting with family/friends: 50%
    • Entertainment: 30%
    • Education: 20%
• Impact on Academic Performance:
  • Distraction from Studies:
    • Yes: 70%
    • No: 30%
  • Use for Academic Purposes:
    • Yes: 40%
    • No: 60%
  • Perceived Impact:
    • Positive: 40%
    • Negative: 50%
    • No Impact: 10%
• Social and Emotional Impact:
  • Social Interaction:
    • Improved: 40%
    • Worsened: 40%
    • No change: 20%
  • Self-Image Impact:
    • Positive: 30%
    • Negative: 50%
    • No impact: 20%
  • Cyberbullying:
    • Yes: 20%
    • No: 80%
• Privacy and Safety:
  • Privacy Concerns:
    • Yes: 60%
    • No: 40%
  • Safety Measures:
    • Yes: 50%
    • No: 50%

Data Calculation

Variable	Total (30 students)	Percentage (%)
Daily Social Media Use	18 students	60%
Weekly Social Media Use	9 students	30%
Monthly/Rarely Use	3 students	10%
Instagram Users	15 students	50%
Twitter Users	6 students	20%
YouTube Users	9 students	30%
Using Social Media for Education	12 students	40%
Distraction from Studies	21 students	70%
Positive Impact on Academic Performance	12 students	40%
Cyberbullying Experience	6 students	20%
Concerned about Privacy	18 students	60%

Analysis of Key Items

Social Media Use and Academic Performance: 70% of the students report that social media distracts them from studies. Among them, 30% believe social media positively impacts their academic performance. These conflicting perceptions could indicate that while social media may enhance learning through educational resources, its distractive properties lower focus during study sessions.

Time Spent and Emotional Well-being: 50% of students spend 1-3 hours on social media, and this group may balance social media use with study time. However, 30% spend over 3 hours daily, which could lead to potential emotional and academic issues due to overuse.

Educational Implications

1. Promote Mindful Use of Social Media: Given that 70% of students report distraction, educators can develop workshops or integrate strategies for time management and mindful social media usage. Encouraging students to limit their time on distracting platforms like Instagram could improve academic focus.
2. Incorporate Social Media for Educational Purposes: Since 40% of students already use social media for academic purposes, universities can create online study groups, discussions, and tutorials using social media platforms. This could help transform the negative distractions into positive educational tools.
3. Address Cyberbullying and Emotional Well-being: With 20% of students experiencing cyberbullying and 50% reporting negative impacts on self-image, universities should establish better counseling services and workshops to build emotional resilience. They could also raise awareness about cyberbullying prevention.
4. Increase Privacy and Safety Education: As 60% of students are concerned about privacy