Impact of Social Networking Sites (SNS) on College Students: A Case Study of Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Science (RIPANS), Aizawl

The present study examines the impact of Social Networking Sites on college students of Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing (RIPANS), Aizawl. The study focused on the SNSs usage on academic performance, both positive and negative influence, the purpose and problem faced by the students in using SNSs. 150 well-structured questionnaires were distributed to the randomly selected students of RIPANS to find out the impact of using SNSs for their academic performance, out of which 146 students have responded. The collected data is further analyzed and presented in tables followed by charts with interpretation. The findings of the study show that all the respondents are aware with SNSs and used it for sharing information, ideas and opinions regarding academic activity