Influence of Internet Usage on Academic Achievement of the Students of Dibrugarh University | Chapter 9 | Language, Literature and Education: Research Updates Vol. 9

 

Internet use has become an integral part of life for the majority of students in higher education all around the world. Students frequently use the internet for various academic purposes, such as preparing course assignments, studying notes, and conducting research projects.  While the use of the internet has a great impact on the academic life of the student, excessive usage may negatively affect their academic achievement. The present study was conducted to study the influence of internet usage on the academic achievement of the students of Dibrugarh University. Ex-post-facto research method was used to study the influence of Internet Usage on the Academic Achievement of the students of Dibrugarh University. The study adopted both purposive and incidental sampling techniques to select the sample for the study. In the present study, the descriptive survey method was used. The data were collected from the students of both liberal and professional programmes of study through a self-constructed Internet Usage Questionnaire. The collected data were analysed and interpreted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Findings of the study indicated that there is an influence of Internet Usage on the Academic Achievement of the students of Dibrugarh University. A significant difference in Academic Achievement was found between the students who had been using the internet daily for less than 3 hours and more than 7 hours; therefore, it was concluded that there was an influence of frequency of Internet Usage (per day) on Academic Achievement of the students of Dibrugarh University. Additionally, the frequency of internet use specifically for academic purposes was also found to influence students’ academic achievement. Therefore, the study concluded that there is an influence of Internet Usage on the Academic Achievement of the students of Dibrugarh University.

 

Author(s) Details

Ratna Das
Department of Education, Gargaon College, Sivasagar, Assam, India.

 

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A Cross Sectional Study of Gender Differences in Internet Preferences and Usage Pattern among Medical Students in Sub Urban Region | Chapter 11 | Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 2

 Background: The Internet began in the 1950s with the invention of electronic computers. The use of the internet has rapidly increased in our daily lives, and it is having a direct impact on people's thoughts and behaviours. With the advancement of the Internet, both male and female users have become inextricably reliant on it as a means of exchanging ideas, forming communication networks, and seeking for information. The current study is an attempt to measure the gender difference in internet usage due to differences in opinion among researchers addressing internet usage among gender.

Materials and Methods: At a tertiary care centre, a cross sectional study was conducted on 120 first-year MBBS students. A questionnaire was used to gather information.

Results: In comparison to earlier studies, the current study found gender disparities in awareness and pattern of internet use among first-year medical students.

Conclusion: The Internet has become inextricably linked to today's educational system. Individual academics are becoming increasingly reliant on the Internet for educational objectives. Because both women have had more exposure to technology through their educational experiences, there is no gender gap in internet usage.

Author(S) Details

P. Rajasekhar
Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India.

C. N. Veena
Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Harohalli, Karnataka, India.

Srujan Kumar
PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India.



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A Study on Awareness and Use of Internet Services among First MBBS Students in India | Chapter 11 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 6

 Background: In the field of medicine, the Internet is utilised for a number of reasons, including teaching, diagnosis, medical examination, and research. It has grown into the world's largest library, with scientific resources available with a single mouse click and a wealth of information. The goal of this study was to look into the patterns of internet access and usage among first-year medical students. Materials and Procedures: At an Indian tertiary health care centre, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 142 first-year MBBS students. Data was gathered via a questionnaire.

The current study discovered that all pupils used the internet and considered it to be a valuable tool. Most people believed that using the internet saved them time and that they preferred mobile phones to other devices for various browsing activities such as downloading text materials, movies, and photos. Conclusion: Despite the fact that the majority of students were aware of how to utilise the internet, it was not effectively employed as an instructional tool. Interventional interventions that can increase computer usage skills and access among students should be implemented to prevent the occurrence of internet addiction behaviour.

Author(S) Details

B. Srujan Kumar
PESIMSR, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

C. N. Veena
Department of Physiology, Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, Harohalli, Kanakapura, Karnataka, India.

B. C. Vastrad
Department of Physiology, PESIMSR, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

T. M. Nandan
Department of Microbiology, Sambhram Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka, India.

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