Effects of the use of social networks on academic performance in university students

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-1977

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learning, performance, students, Facebook, tools, social networks, Tik Tok, WhatsApp

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Introduction: The research evaluates the impact of social networks on college academic performance, exploring benefits, distractions, and usage patterns that influence learning. The objective was to establish the relationship between the use of social networks and academic performance in students of the Science, Technology and Environment Studies Program (STE) of the National University of the Altiplano Puno (NUAP). Methodology: based on the positivist paradigm, quantitative approach, non-experimental type, and correlational-cross-sectional design. The population and sample consisted of 250 students selected by non-probabilistic sampling. A survey was applied and the instruments were the questionnaire for the study variables. Results: shows a correlation coefficient rs = -0,152, which is a very weak positive correlation between the variables under study, with a p =0,044. Discussions: indicates a very weak and significant negative correlation between social network use and academic performance, suggesting that its impact is minimal but statistically relevant. Conclusions: the effect of social network use on academic performance is minimal. However, due to the statistical significance, it is recommended to interpret these findings with caution and consider other factors that influence student performance.

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Manuela Daishy Casa-Coila, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

Research lecturer at the National University of the Altiplano, Puno, Peru. Postdoctoral degree in Science from the Hermilio Valdizán National University of Huánuco. Doctorate in Education from UNA Puno, Master's Degree in Higher Education Sciences from the University of Havana, Cuba, Second Specialisation in University Teaching, Bachelor's Degree in Education with a specialisation in Chemistry and Biology from the National University of Altiplano, Puno, undergraduate and postgraduate lecturer at the Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Altiplano, Puno.

Eder Pacori-Zapana, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

Doctor of Education, Master of Science in Accounting and Administration with a specialisation in Public Management, Bachelor of Education Sciences, specialising in Social Sciences from the National University of the Altiplano Puno (UNAP). Teacher at the Madre de Dios High Performance School. Undergraduate and postgraduate lecturer at UNA Puno, Peru.

Dometila Mamani- Jilaja, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

Postdoctorate in Science, Hermilio Valdizan Huanuco National University - Peru, Doctor of Education, Master of Education Sciences, with a specialisation in sports education, second specialisation in Psychomotricity and Primary Education EIBI, Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and Early Childhood Education (UNA-Puno), currently appointed lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the Professional School of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of the Altiplano, Puno, Peru. Specialist in the field of psychomotor skills, with articles published in journals indexed in Scopus, Web of Science and Scielo, director and thesis advisor in various lines of research. Currently a RENACYT research lecturer.

Tania Carola Padilla-Cáceres, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

Doctor of Health Sciences and Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Maxillary Orthopaedics. Dental surgeon certified by the Dental Association of Peru, ranked in the top 20% of her class. Member of the Year 2008 awarded by the Peruvian Society of Paediatric Dentistry. Award for Excellence 2013 awarded by the National University of Altiplano. Senior Lecturer, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the National University of the Altiplano in Puno. Corresponding member of the advisory board of the Hipólito Unanue Institute Foundation. Volunteer at Operation Smile Peru. Qualified as a RENACYT level VI researcher. Author of scientific articles in national and international journals. Lecturer at national and international courses and conferences.

Diana Agueda Vargas-Velásquez, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

Writer, cultural promoter and university lecturer. She has been a member of the Women Writers' Centre in Puno since 2006 and a member of TESOL (National Association of English Teachers) since 2017.

In 2008, along with four other Peruvians, she represented Peru in Argentina through the Intercambio de Estudios (IGE) programme with the title: ‘Ambassador of Peruvian Culture’, promoting the history and culture of the Andean region, Puno in Peru. Since 2019, she has been immersed in scientific research, representing Peru at national and international conferences with research papers related to education, interculturality, and the development of Andean women, participating in Cuba (2019), Mexico (2020), Portugal (2020), and Italy (2021).

David Pari-Achata, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano

Peruvian lecturer and researcher specialising in education, safety and risk prevention. He currently works as a lecturer in Science, Technology and Environment at the National University of the Altiplano. At the same time, he is studying for a PhD in Science, Technology and Environment at the same university, furthering his commitment to research and higher education.

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Casa-Coila, M. D., Pacori-Zapana, E., Mamani- Jilaja, D., Padilla-Cáceres, T. C., Vargas-Velásquez, D. A., & Pari-Achata, D. (2025). Effects of the use of social networks on academic performance in university students. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 11, 01–21. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-1977

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