IMPACT OF INTERNET USAGE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE
Abstract
This study investigated the impact of internet usage on the academic performance of Senior
Secondary School Two (SSS2) students in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State,
Nigeria. A descriptive research design was adopted, with a sample of 200 respondents randomly
selected from a population of 6,542 students and teachers. Data were gathered using a research
designed questionnaire titled "Impact of Internet Usage Questionnaire (IIUQ)." Analysis of the
data, using statistical frequencies and mean scores, revealed a significant impact of internet
usage frequency on students' academic engagement and achievement. However, students
displayed limited understanding of using the internet for academic purposes. The study
concluded that while internet usage is high among SSS2 students, its potential for enhancing
academic performance is constrained by inadequate understanding and barriers to effective
usage.
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