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EMPOWERING ESL STUDENTS HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF SOCIAL MEDIA TO ENHANCE ACADEMIC MOTIVATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).15      10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).15      Published : Jun 2023

Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education

Abstract

    Numerous studies have been conducted to determine how social media usage affects students' academic motivation as a result of its extensive use around the world. However, it has largely gone unnoticed when it comes to learning English as a second language (ESL). Thereby, this study examines the influence of social media usage on the academic motivation of ESL students. Conducted among 353 participants in Karachi's higher education institutions, which employed quantitative research methods. Findings showed substantial social media usage and its significant contribution to boosting the students' academic motivation. This study highlights the overlooked potential of social media as an instrument to boost ESL students' engagement and performance. Recognizing this impact can guide educators and policymakers to harness social media's benefits. This area merits further research to abundantly comprehend the relationship between social media use and academic motivation, enhancing the educational experiences of ESL students.

    Social Media, ESL learners, Academic Motivation, Self-determination theory

    (1) Muhammad Ramzan
    PhD Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zartashia Kynat Javaid
    Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Maham Fatima
    BS Applied Psychology, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Ramzan, M., Javaid, Z. K., & Fatima, M. (2023). Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI(II), 224-237. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).15

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Ramzan, Muhammad, Zartashia Kynat Javaid, and Maham Fatima. 2023. "Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI (II): 224-237 doi: 10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).15

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    HARVARD : RAMZAN, M., JAVAID, Z. K. & FATIMA, M. 2023. Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI, 224-237.

MHRA

    MHRA : Ramzan, Muhammad, Zartashia Kynat Javaid, and Maham Fatima. 2023. "Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI: 224-237

MLA

    MLA : Ramzan, Muhammad, Zartashia Kynat Javaid, and Maham Fatima. "Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI.II (2023): 224-237 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Ramzan, Muhammad, Javaid, Zartashia Kynat, and Fatima, Maham (2023), "Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education", Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI (II), 224-237

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Ramzan, Muhammad, Zartashia Kynat Javaid, and Maham Fatima. "Empowering ESL Students: Harnessing the Potential of Social Media to Enhance Academic Motivation in Higher Education." Global Digital & Print Media Review VI, no. II (2023): 224-237. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).15