EFFECT OF INTERNET ADDICTION AMONG STUDENTS OF MATHEMATICS IN ADEYEMI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ONDO
Abstract
This study investigated the effect of internet addictions among students of mathematics in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. Descriptive survey research questions were raised to guide the study. Data were collected by the researcher using questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that internet significantly influence student learning experiences. Also, the addiction of mathematics students on social media negatively influences their academic performance. Gender significantly influences internet addiction among undergraduate students. It was recommended that counselors should assist in counseling mathematics students on the danger of internet addiction on their academic performance. Mathematics students should desist from internet activities such as gambling, watching pornographic videos as it can distract them from their academic pursuit.
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