Teenagers’ perception of social network sites in relation to academic motivation and interpersonal relationships: A focus group approach

Pages:93-97
Kaniyarakath T. Minimol and Julom M. Angelina (The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines)

In the present era of globalization teens are more fascinated with Social Network Sites (SNSs). The extensive use of SNSs may have various impacts on students especially in their academic motivation and interpersonal relationships. Taking into account the above mentioned scenario, this research aims to evaluate the teenagers’ perception of the usage of social network sites in relation to their academic motivation and interpersonal relationships with parents and peers. For this study the researcher used qualitative method with focus group discussions and personal interview sconducted in three higher secondary schools in Kerala, India.