Facebook usage, involvement and acceptance by Algerian students
by Meriem Laifa
International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments (IJSMILE), Vol. 6, No. 1, 2018

Abstract: Facebook became widely used by students and instructors formally and informally. Researchers' interest in understanding the effects of technology and Facebook use on education is reflected in the large number of recent research studies available about this matter. This paper investigates Algerian students' use of Facebook, their Facebook involvement and acceptance. In line with literature, our results showed that Algerian students tend to use Facebook for social purposes more than academic ones. However, findings indicated a moderate emotional connection and integration of Facebook in Algerian students' routines, and they considered Facebook to be important for their academic experience. Eventually, the study calls for further investigations from different disciplines to provide a larger understanding and encompassing perspective on Facebook use and benefits in developing countries.

Online publication date: Sat, 16-Jun-2018

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