THE EFFECTS OF THE SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES TO
THE CLASS PARTICIPATION OF THE FIRST YEAR
PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS OF CEU

An Undergraduate Research
Presented to the Faculty of School of
Science and Technology
Centro Escolar University

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

by
Chelsea Diaz
Regina Fatima Manalang
Gwenne Tigno
March 2013

CHAPTER 2
Review of Related Literature and Studies This chapter presents a review of related literature and studies both foreign and local. This also presents different variables relative to the study.
Foreign Literature Social network is defined as the grouping of individuals into particular groups that centre on reflecting and building of social relations or social network among people, for instance, people who share activities, interest, posting information, comment, and images (Carrington, Scott and Wasserman, 2005). Teenagers are among the most prolific users of social network sites. This kind of communication is seen very common with teens as they perceive it as a network for them to improve some aspects in their life or even in their studies through information provided in the internet. However, social networking sites are not a wholly positive influence in the world. Some research proves that social network can also affected Malaysian teenagers in any bad ways. The main effects are through academically, mentally and also the society. Social networking sites can be accessed through any internet connection; however, having the internet at home, and, in particular, broadband access, increases participation in social networking sites. Research by Boyd (2008) showed that young people (16 or younger) were more likely to access social networking sites on the internet at home than anywhere else. Media reports have suggested that some schools, libraries