The effects of social media and video games on the academic performances of the University of Namibia students

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of social media and video gaming on the student's academic performance [A study of students of University of Namibia]. To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Subjects vvere drawn from the University of Namibia, using the non-probability sampling technique and purposive sampling. Three research objectives guided the study. Research findings showed that a great number of students in University of Namibia, had access to the internet as well as access to social networking sites. A number of students also admitted to playing video games. To this end, the researcher recommended that sites should be created for educational purposes as well; this is to create a balance between social networking and academic activities of students to avoid setbacks in the academic performance of the students.