What Contributes to Chinese Adolescents' Academic Self-Concept? - An Analysis of Social Media Influence of Peers

Yan Liu, Xiaoqing Gu

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Abstract

A considerable body of researches indicate a high trend in researching social media. Accordingly, the study aimed to explore the relationship between social media relationships and academic self-concept through a correlation analysis. The data was collected from the 246 participants in secondary school who aged 12-16 years old from Shanghai, China. Results showed that all measures constructed for the study were internally consistent. Giving clues about social media, this study reveals that most students used blog, QQ, and WeChat frequently to connect with each other or share posts. The findings show there is a significant high positive relationship among positive peer relationships, academic persistence, academic expectation, learning interest, and academic self-concept.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2017
EditorsRonghuai Huang, Radu Vasiu, Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, Nian-Shing Chen, Maiga Chang
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages373-376
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538638705
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Aug 2017
Event17th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2017 - Timisoara, Romania
Duration: 3 Jul 20177 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE 17th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2017

Conference

Conference17th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2017
Country/TerritoryRomania
CityTimisoara
Period3/07/177/07/17

Keywords

  • academic self-concept
  • peer influences
  • peer pressure
  • social media

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