| Subject: | Social Work |
| Title: | Social Networking Sites (SNS) and Academic Performance Among High School Students in Bazar veng, Lunglei |
| Author(s): | Romel Laldinmawia & Dr. R. Lallianzela |
| Published on: | 30th January 2026 |
| Published by: | Lyceum India |
| Name of the Journal: | Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences |
| ISSN/E-ISSN: | 3048-6513 |
| Volume & Issue: | Volume: 3, Issue: 1 |
| Pages: | 128-139 |
| Original DOI (if any): | 10.5281/zenodo.18404984 |
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| Abstract: | This study aims to explore the patterns of Social Networking Sites (SNS) among high school students and its implications on their academic performances. The study was descriptive in design and stratified proportionate sampling was used to identify the respondents. The sample size consisted of 60 samples including 20 students from class 9 of each school, which represent the overall population of the schools. The patterns of Social Networking Sites (SNS), academic performances and their relationship are measured. The results of the study indicates that there are gender differences in study habits and study patterns among the respondents. Moreover, the screen time on social networking sites does not have any negative impact upon the academic performances of the high school students in Bazar Veng community. However, proper care must be given to co-curricular activities in schools to engage and discover students hidden talents and resources. |
| Keywords: | Social Networking Sites (SNS), academic performance, adolescents |
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