The pattern of social media use and its association with academic performance among medical students

Abstract Introduction Behaviour is visible in real-life events, but also on social media. While some national medical organizations have published social media guidelines, the number of studies on professional social media use in medical education is limited. This study aims to explore social media use among medical students, residents and medical specialists. Methods An anonymous, online survey was sent to 3844 medical students at two Dutch medical schools, 828 residents and 426 medical specialists. Quantitative, descriptive data analysis regarding demographic data, yes/no questions and Likert scale questions were performed using SPSS. Qualitative data analysis was performed iteratively, independently by two researchers applying the principles of constant comparison, open and axial coding until consensus was reached. Results Overall response rate was 24.8%. Facebook was most popular among medical students and residents; LinkedIn was most popular among medical specialists. Personal pictures and/or information about themselves on social media that were perceived as unprofessional were reported by 31.3% of students, 19.7% of residents and 4.1% of medical specialists. Information and pictures related to alcohol abuse, partying, clinical work or of a sexually suggestive character were considered inappropriate. Addressing colleagues about their unprofessional posts was perceived to be mainly dependent on the nature and hierarchy of the interprofessional relation. Discussion There is a widespread perception that the presence of unprofessional information on social media among the participants and their colleagues is a common occurrence. Medical educators should create awareness of the risks of unprofessional (online) behaviour among healthcare professionals, as well as the necessity and ways of addressing colleagues in case of such lapses.

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The Influence of Social Media on International Students' Global Life Satisfaction and Academic Performance

Student Engagement and Participation ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2584-4.ch063 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 1255-1275

Author(s):

Neete Saha ◽

Aryn C. Karpinski

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Academic Performance ◽

International Students ◽

Satisfaction With Life ◽

Media Use ◽

Well Being ◽

The United States ◽

Positive Influence ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Global Satisfaction

Numerous studies have investigated the impact of socialization agents (social media) on domestic university students' academic performance and psychological well-being, while the influence of these agents on the increasing population of international students at universities in the United States (US) remains understudied. The current study examined international students' (N = 331) global satisfaction with life as a mediator in the relationship between general social media use (and Skype™ use) and academic performance. The results indicated that both mediation models were supported. Social media and Skype™ use were positively predictive of satisfaction with life, and there was a positive relationship between satisfaction with life and academic performance. These findings have implications for university staff and administrators who need to be aware of the positive influence social media use has on international students' perceptions of their experiences, which in turn can positively impact their academic performance.

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Social media use and its effect on university student’s learning and academic performance in the UAE

Journal of Research on Technology in Education ◽

10.1080/15391523.2020.1801538 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-16

Author(s):

Guangming Cao ◽

Qingfeng Tian

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Media Use ◽

Social Media Use

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Who’s misbehaving? Perceptions of unprofessional social media use by medical students and faculty

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-016-0572-x ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Elizabeth A. Kitsis ◽

Felise B. Milan ◽

Hillel W. Cohen ◽

Daniel Myers ◽

Patrick Herron ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Medical Students ◽

Media Use ◽

Social Media Use

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Social Media Use, Engagement and Addiction as Predictors of Academic Performance

International Journal of Psychological Studies ◽

10.5539/ijps.v7n4p86 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 86 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Jamal J. Al-Menayes

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Media Use ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Media Usage ◽

Social Media Addiction ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Performance Results ◽

Predictors Of Academic Performance

<p>This study investigated the effect of social media usage, engagement, and addiction on academic performance. First, the results show that the amount of time one spends using social media affects academic performance in a negative way. The amount of time one spends using social media is negatively correlated with their academic performance. Second, the study examined the effect of social media engagement on academic performance. Results show the SMEQ had no significant impact on academic performance. This outcome indicates that, unlike social media usage, being engaged alone does not affect academic performance. Finally, the study looked at social media addiction and its effect on academic performance. Social Media Addiction Scale (SMAS) was used for this purpose. Factor analysis was again used to determine the dimensions of SMAS. The analysis yielded three factors. Two of these factors were negative predictors of academic performance. This is not surprising since addiction implies heavy usage that previously showed the same negative effect on academic performance.</p>

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Eyestrain and associated problems among undergraduate medical students undergoing e-learning/teaching methods during Covid-19 pandemic

Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology ◽

10.18231/j.ijceo.2021.062 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 308-313

Author(s):

C V Anthrayose ◽

Aqueen Joju ◽

Rakendu Puthiyedath ◽

Niya Babu ◽

Ann Reshma Rajan

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Medical Students ◽

Screen Time ◽

Media Use ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Undergraduate Medical Students ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Digital Devices ◽

E Learning

Increase in usage of digital devices and mandatory e-learning imposed during the Covid 19 pandemic curfew may have given rise to an emerging public health threat of digital eyestrain among undergraduate medical students in the state. The study aimed to assess the distribution of digital eyestrain among undergraduate medical students and to determine the association between digital eyestrain and screen time spent on different digital devices for e-learning and social media use.A cross sectional, questionnaire based online study was done on undergraduate medical students of a teaching hospital in Central Kerala during the month of October, 2020. Survey form included CVS-Q questionnaire, OSDI questionnaire and questions regarding screen time spent on different digital devices for e-learning and social media use.Around three -fourth of the 113 participants experienced at least one symptom of digital eyestrain. Headache (76.1%) was the most common symptom followed by neck/shoulder/back pain (67.3%), tearing(49.6%), itching(48.7%), eye pain (41.6%) and increased sensitivity to light (38.1%).OSDI score revealed that 67.7% of the students had dry eye disease. Screen time of more than 6 hours spent on mobile/tablet was significantly associated with feeling of foreign body sensation, excessive blinking and itching. Lens /spectacle use was significantly associated with a feeling that eyesight is worsening and difficulty focusing for near vision. No association was seen between screen time spent for e- learning and digital eyestrain. Steps towards awareness and prevention of digital eyestrain should be taken to promote ocular health and to avoid this occupational hazard.

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A Panel Study on the Effects of Social Media Use and Internet Connectedness on Academic Performance and Social Support

Student Engagement and Participation ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-2584-4.ch039 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 778-793

Author(s):

Louis Leung

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Social Media ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Media Use ◽

Panel Study ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Individual Level ◽

Level Change ◽

Facebook Use

Using a longitudinal panel study approach, this research examined the effects of social media use and internet connectedness on academic performance and on perceived social support. Results showed that, after controlling demographics and overall grades at Time 1, individual-level change in overall grades over the year that followed was attributable to Facebook, blogs, and online game use but not to internet connectedness. Results suggest that heavy Facebook use has a positive effect on overall grades, while heavy use of blogs and online games leads to grade impairment. In the case of academic competence and perceived social support, individual-level change over the year that followed was only attributable to Facebook use. Implications, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.

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