Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Kaniyarakath T. Minimol ¹, Mom M. Angelina ¹

Affiliations
1 The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, PH

Abstract

Discussion about the risk of online activities among teenagers is an emerging issue among researchers. This article observes the role of parental involvement in balancing Internet and soctal network sites(SNSs) usage among teenagers and how it affects their academic motivation. The data collected through a survey analyzed the relationships between 1) parental involvement and SNSs usage, 2) SNSs usage and academic motivation, and 3) parental involvement and Academic motivation. The study found that parental involvement exerts a significant effect on SNSs usage and academic motivation. SNSs usage has a negative correlation with academic motivation. This study recommended future intervention program for parents to enhance their involvement in their teenagers' daily activities.

Keywords

Social Network Sites, Parental Involvement, Academic Motivation, Teenagers.

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Kaniyarakath T. Minimol ¹, Julom M. Angelina ¹

Affiliations
1 The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, PH

Abstract

In the present era of globalization teens are more fascinated with Soctal Network Sites (SNSs). The extensive use of SNSs may have various impacts on students especially in their academic motivation and interpersonal relationships. Taking into account the above mentioned scenario, this research aims to evaluate the teenagers' perception of the usage of social network sites in relation to their academic motivation and interpersonal relationships with parents and peers. For this study the researcher used qualitative method with focus group discussions and personal interviews conducted in three higher secondary schools in Kerala, India.

Keywords

Social Network Sites Usage, Academic Motivation, Interpersonal Relationships, Teenagers.

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