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Between Likes and Learning: The Role of Social Media in the Lives of Higher Secondary Students in Jowai Town

Author(s) Ms. Dafinia Passah
Country India
Abstract This paper investigates the impact of social media on higher secondary school students in Jowai Town, Meghalaya. With the growing integration of social media in the lives of students, the study aims to explore both its positive and negative implications—particularly focusing on academic performance, psychological development, and digital safety. The research adopts a descriptive methodology and collects primary data through questionnaires distributed to students from Classes XI and XII across several schools in Jowai. It finds that while social media enhances learning and communication, excessive and unregulated use can adversely affect mental health, concentration, and interpersonal relationships. The study concludes with educational implications and suggestions for policy interventions to promote safe and constructive usage.
Keywords Social media, academic performance, psychological impact, Jowai Town, Meghalaya, adolescent behaviour.
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52482
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9vpms

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