Influence of Smartphone Usage on Student’s Academic Performance among Secondary Schools in Dharkeynley District-Mogadishu-Somalia 2023

Abstract

In the present era, it can be said that almost all aspects of human life have faced or interacted with digital systems especially mobile platforms. Due to the prevalence of smartphones in our society, excessive use and even addiction have become significant global issues. The purpose of this study was to assess influence of Smartphone usage on student’s academic performance among secondary schools in Dharkeynley district-Mogadishu-Somalia. The target population was 152 learners while sampled 110 using Sloverns formula in 3 secondary schools of this district.  it was found that checking updates or notifications of smart phones lost the time instead of learning as well as in adequate reading resulted great influences on academic achievements. it was also implies that there is great harmful of using smart phones and students’ academic performance.  The study recommended that head teachers should restrict the use of smart phone and make awareness towards parent of the students not to allow these phones of their young learners.

Keywords: Smart phone, academic, Harmful, time spent, performance

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-35-01

Publication date: December 31^st 2023