Digging deeper into the outcomes of social media use among college students: The mediating effect of academic self-efficacy

Martin D. Hassell, Mary F. Sukalich

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Abstract

The use of social media is prevalent among college students. Additionally, youth and high school students, many of whom will eventually enroll in college, also use social media at high levels. With the nearubiquitous use of social media and the culture that comes with it, it is important for researchers to understand the effects and relationships that social media use has on students and the different aspects of students' lives. This study specifically considers the outcomes of academic performance and satisfaction with life and digs deeper into these relationships by looking at the mediating role of academic self-efficacy and controlling for the effects of self-regulation. Results from a sample of 234 college students indicate that social media use is negatively associated with academic self-efficacy and academic performance and that academic self-efficacy mediates the relationships with academic performance and satisfaction with life.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2015
PublisherAmericas Conference on Information Systems
ISBN (Electronic)9780996683104
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event21st Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2015 - Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Duration: Aug 13 2015Aug 15 2015

Publication series

Name2015 Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2015

Other

Other21st Americas Conference on Information Systems, AMCIS 2015
Country/TerritoryPuerto Rico
CityFajardo
Period8/13/158/15/15

Keywords

  • Academic performance
  • Learning
  • Life satisfaction
  • Self-efficacy
  • Social media

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Information Systems

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