The Effects of Social Media on Collegiate Aviation Students Academic Performance: Student Perceptions

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of collegiate flight students regarding the effects of social media on student GPA and academic performance. Exploratory in nature, this research sought information from collegiate aviation students regarding utilization, duration, communication, dependency, and overall effects of social media. In this study collegiate aviation students completed an online research instrument which assessed personal use of social media, perceptions of social media impact, and personal comments to identify if social media affects collegiate aviation student GPA and overall academic performance. This study determined that collegiate aviation students do not believe social media has a negative effect on their GPA or academic performance, if used in moderation and at appropriate times.