Student Perspectives on Internet Use for Academic Achievement: A Survey at the University of the Punjab

Zohaib Hassan Sain; Shahzadi Hina Sain; Razvan Serban

doi:10.70112/ajist-2024.14.1.4255

Authors

Zohaib Hassan Sain Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Superior University, Pakistan
Shahzadi Hina Sain Department of Operations, Beaconhouse Head Office, Pakistan
Razvan Serban Universitatea Nationala de Stiinta si Tehnologie politechnic Bucuresti, Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70112/ajist-2024.14.1.4255

Keywords:

Academic Excellence, Cross-sectional Study, Education Tool, Internet Usage, Students’ Attitudes

Abstract

The Internet has emerged as a highly utilized instructional tool with vast potential. Students who use the Internet for educational purposes have the chance to broaden their understanding and enhance their overall academic achievement. This study explores students’ perspectives on using the Internet to improve academic performance. A cross-sectional survey questionnaire was sent to 360 students at the University of the Punjab, Lahore, to gather data. The acquired data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The findings revealed that an overwhelming majority (96.8%) of the students currently use the Internet, while a minority (3.2%) choose not to engage with it. The survey found that 66.79% of students use the Internet for both academic and non-academic purposes. Furthermore, the study emphasizes that many students firmly believe that extensive use of the Internet improves their academic achievements. These results highlight the need for authorities to allocate resources towards information technology, guaranteeing uninterrupted Internet connectivity for students to enhance their educational and research pursuits. Moreover, this study highlights prospective domains for future investigation, allowing academics to delve into and broaden the theoretical and empirical limits of students’ views on Internet use.

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