A study on the use of social networking sites by undergraduate agricultural students: with special reference to the College of Agriculture and Research Centre, Janjgir-Champa
स्नातक कृषि छात्रों द्वारा सोशल नेटवर्किंग साइट्स के उपयोग का अध्ययन: कृषि महाविद्यालय एवं अनुसंधान केंद्र, जांजगीर-चांपा के विशेष सन्दर्भ में
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n11.011Keywords:
Social networking sites, agriculture students, digital learning, academic use, information literacy, online educationAbstract
This study analyzes the usage patterns of social networking sites and their academic impact among undergraduate agricultural students of the College of Agriculture and Research Station, Janjgir–Champa. Based on data collected from 120 students through a survey, the findings show that WhatsApp, YouTube, and Instagram are the most frequently used platforms. Students primarily use social networking sites to access study materials, obtain technical information related to agriculture, and receive institutional updates. The results indicate that social networking sites enhance information flow, collaborative learning, and academic engagement, while challenges such as slow internet speed, difficulty in time management, and irrelevant content affect their effectiveness. Overall, the study highlights the usefulness and growing role of social networking sites in agricultural education.
Abstract in Hindi Language: यह अध्ययन कृषि महाविद्यालय एवं अनुसंधान केंद्र, जांजगीर-चांपा के स्नातक कृषि छात्रों में सोशल नेटवर्किंग साइट्स के उपयोग-पैटर्न और उनके शैक्षणिक प्रभाव का विश्लेषण करता है। 120 छात्रों से प्राप्त आंकड़ों पर आधारित इस सर्वेक्षण-आधारित शोध से पता चला कि व्हाट्सऐप, यूट्यूब और इंस्टाग्राम सबसे अधिक उपयोग किए जाने वाले प्लेटफ़ॉर्म हैं। छात्र मुख्य रूप से अध्ययन सामग्री, कृषि संबंधी तकनीकी जानकारी तथा संस्थागत सूचनाएँ प्राप्त करने के लिए सोशल नेटवर्किंग साइट्स का उपयोग करते हैं। निष्कर्ष दर्शाते हैं कि सोशल नेटवर्किंग साइट्स सूचना प्रवाह, सहयोगात्मक अधिगम और शैक्षणिक सहभागिता को बढ़ावा देते हैं, वहीं धीमी इंटरनेट गति, समय-प्रबंधन की कठिनाई और अप्रासंगिक सामग्री जैसी चुनौतियाँ इसके उपयोग की प्रभावशीलता को प्रभावित करती हैं। समग्र रूप से, अध्ययन कृषि शिक्षा में सोशल नेटवर्किंग साइट्स की उपयोगिता और उसकी बढ़ती भूमिका को रेखांकित करता है।
Keywords: सोशल नेटवर्किंग साइट्स, कृषि छात्र, डिजिटल अधिगम, शैक्षणिक उपयोग, सूचना साक्षरता, ऑनलाइन शिक्षा
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