IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG THE STUDENTS OF BANGLADESH: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

The twenty first century has witnessed a swift development in the invention and
usage of the Social Media technology. Students of University and other tertiary
institutions as a whole have eagerly welcomed this development. Many scholars
appreciated the positive effects of social media and simultaneously expressed
concern about far reaching negative effects and poor academic result by the
college and university students. The study of the subject is to identify the impact
of SNS such as Facebook and explore the likely strategies to avert the negative
effects of SNS among the students of Bangladesh. Parents/guardians are more
concerned about the future of their children as the survey indicates. Today SNSs
are involved with the future of students in terms of education and knowledge
information. Social network sites are not only an electronic connection between
users, but unfortunately it has also become an addiction and many declining
performances on different issues for students. Study and survey shows that the use
of social media increases at a rapid speed and negative effects are not overruled.
Unfortunately 90% of students are not aware of ICT Act-2009. More than 80%
guardians are not aware of ICT Act and ignorant about the regulations. The
study shows how social media users socialize on the site, while they are not aware
of the risk involved and how they spend time during study period. Survey also
indicates that 30% students’ normal life style is changed. Instead of face to face
talk they dwell on SNSs even during meals. Most students found addicted to SNS
and spend huge time on chatting and unethical sites till late night. Acute scanty
of play ground and facilities in city life causes isolation and SNS dependency
by the young generation. A case study is discussed to show the negative effects
of social media. Identified all positive findings are to be exploited whilst the
negative effects are to be disregarded by a system. Lastly, the paper suggests
the strategies to counter the negative effects of social media for our students.
All recommendations are made to streamline the use of SNSs for students of
Bangladesh. However, appropriate organ of the country, parents and teachers
need to be proactive to protect the precious young generation.