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1School of Information, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|September 16, 2022
Summary
University students
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Social Psychology
- Higher Education Studies
Background:
- Online social networking (OSN) is prevalent in university settings, impacting student life.
- Understanding the pedagogical implications of OSN engagement is crucial for higher education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of university students' OSN engagement on their learning outcomes.
- To explore the mediating roles of self-efficacy, social acceptance, and acculturation in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach combining surveys and focus group discussions.
- Utilizing social learning theory as a theoretical framework.
Main Results:
- OSN engagement positively influences self-efficacy, social acceptance, and acculturation.
- These factors mediate the relationship between OSN use and positive learning outcomes, including self-esteem, university life satisfaction, and GPA.
Conclusions:
- OSN engagement contributes to holistic student development, encompassing self-concept and psychological well-being.
- Findings inform the design of e-learning activities and applications by highlighting key mediating mechanisms.
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