Table 1.
Effect of Facebook on social aspect of medical students of Dow University of Health Sciences
| Serial no | Questions | Frequency(n = 1000) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How often do you access internet? |
642 |
64.2 |
| A |
Daily |
384 |
38.4 |
| B |
2-4 times a week |
328 |
32.8 |
| C |
All the time |
223 |
22.3 |
| D |
I don’t use it at all |
65 |
0.65 |
| 2 |
How many hours do you use Facebook? |
|
|
| a |
30 min or less |
229 |
22.9 |
| B |
1-2 hours |
401 |
40.1 |
| C |
2-4 hours |
235 |
23.5 |
| D |
More than 4 |
131 |
13.1 |
| E |
5-6 |
4 |
0.4 |
| 3 |
Why do you use Facebook? |
|
|
| A |
It’s a networking site I use it for networking and social purpose |
384 |
38.4 |
| B |
To remain in contact with friends and relatives |
717 |
71.7 |
| C |
To make new friends |
501 |
50.1 |
| D |
For knowledge and educational purpose |
189 |
18.9 |
| E |
To spent my spare time when I’m bored |
284 |
28.4 |
| F |
Just for fun |
362 |
36.2 |
| 4 |
In your opinion what is the affect of Facebook on you social life? |
|
|
| A |
It’s the same |
317 |
31.7 |
| B |
It’s getting better |
311 |
31.1 |
| C |
it’s getting worse |
372 |
37.2 |
| 5 |
Is Facebook affected the time that you used to spend with your friends and family? |
|
|
| A |
Yes, it has been decreased |
370 |
37.0 |
| B |
Yes it has been increased |
15 |
1.5 |
| C |
Decreased a little bit |
355 |
35.5 |
| D |
No I still give same time |
260 |
26.0 |
| 6 |
Are you more socially active on Facebook or in real life? |
|
|
| A |
I’m more active on Facebook |
319 |
31.9 |
| B |
I’m more active |
197 |
19.7 |
| C |
Equally active on both |
359 |
35.9 |
| D |
Inactive on either one |
125 |
12.5 |
| 6 |
Do you think Facebook is a source of inspiration and motivation for you? |
|
|
| A |
Yes, it inspires & motivate me |
116 |
11.6 |
| B |
No, it demotivates me |
160 |
16.0 |
| C |
Sometimes its motivating & sometimes its demotivating |
237 |
23.7 |
| D | Neither motivation nor demotivation | 487 | 48.7 |