ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

According to Oguguo, B., et al. (2020) Social media networks have been found to

facilitate access to information and knowledge attainment, which in turn can impact

student academic achievement. However, technological advancements have also been

linked to poor academic performance, as students increasingly engage in electronic

media activities instead of developing their study habits. Many students spend hours

browsing the internet, using their smartphones, and messaging, which has led to a

decline in reading books and other written materials in quiet environments like libraries

or homes. Although social media activities such as making new friends and accessing

relevant information have the potential to improve academic achievement, their

effectiveness depends on the individual's ability and willingness to cope with academic-

related stress. By taking advantage of these opportunities and benefits, students can

leverage social media networks to improve their academic pursuits.

Oguguo, B, et al. (2020) Influence of social media on students’ academic achievement

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1274777.pdf

ORDINAL POSITION

According to the analysis of Runco, M., et al. (2020) The analysis showed a significant

interaction between gender and task modality, with later-born males scoring lower on

figural DT than first-born males. There was no significant difference between only

children and first-born children with siblings, and no significant difference between
middle-born and later-born children, but moderator analysis indicated that gender and

age could explain some variability in the results. The study suggests that birth order

may have a role in shaping creativity, but further research is needed to fully understand

the mechanisms underlying this relationship.

Runco, M., et al. (2020) Birth Order and Divergent Thinking: A Meta-Analysis

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10400419.2021.1913559