Exploring the Role of Social Networking Sites (SNS) in Enhancing Student Engagement among Degree College Students Across Gender Lines

Hussain, Manzoor, Loan, Fayaz Ahmad and Kubravi, Syed Uzma Exploring the Role of Social Networking Sites (SNS) in Enhancing Student Engagement among Degree College Students Across Gender Lines. Journal of Society in Kashmir, 2020, vol. 10, n. 1, pp. 89-102. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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This article investigates the role of social networking sites (SNS) in enhancing the student engagement of the degree college students in the Srinagar district of Kashmir, J&K, (India). Data was collected with the aid of a well-designed and structured questionnaire using Google forms. Responses from 770 students were analysed. The results provided empirical evidence which shows that students perceive social networking sites as an effective tool for enhancing student engagement.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Social networking sites, student engagement, college, gender
Subjects: H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HI. Electronic Media.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HT. Web 2.0, Social networks
Depositing user: Dr Fayaz Loan
Date deposited: 17 Oct 2023 07:09
Last modified: 17 Oct 2023 07:09
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/44933

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