Abstract

MARIN ALANIZ, Rubén  and  LEAL SOTO, Francisco. Uses of Facebook and academic activities of university students. Revista de Psicologia [online]. 2022, n.28, pp.31-52. ISSN 2223-3032.  https://doi.org/10.53287/nsac5635km74z.

The relevant and increasing use of Facebook social media as a prospect educational tool has put forward new choices for new settings. On this context, the present study objective is to explore how university students use Facebook in their academic activities interaction. The qualitative approach methodology was used. Concerning the data collection procedure, the information was triangulated by means of deep interviews and focus groups with the participation of 18 to 20 year-old university students. The Hiles and Čermark adapted model was used for the data analysis, by using the perspective of contents and categories. Results show that students use Facebook to select and direct the information flow, create rooms for cooperative work, exchange learning resources and to be permantently updated. Also, they show the value students give and the influence teachers have on using this social platform. Regarding conclusions, it is worthy to outstand the projection to reach new settings for avant-gard learning strategies to contribute and coexist with traditional education. Simultaneously, it is outstanding the students leading role in the use and value on the multiple benefits they perceive from this social platform. Lastly, it must be highlighted the importance of including online tools to meet the permanent needs and requirements on the university education area.

Keywords : Academic activities; College; Educational tool; Facebook and students.

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