IGBASAN TAIYE MIRACLE

This study examines impact of social media trends on the behavioural pattern of the Three local government areas of Benin Students. The study adopted the survey design using simple random sampling to source data from a sample of 400 respondents. The data collected was analysed using percentage and chi-square statistical technique. The Result shows that social media contribution impacts on the behavioural pattern of three local government areas Students in Edo State , social media platform impacts on students reading habit, social media trends affects daily relations of students in the Three local government areas. Social media trend impact on students’ academic performance in the Three local government areas. The study recommended that students should be monitored by teachers and parents on how they use these sites. Teachers should ensure they use the Social media as a tool to improve the academic performance of students in schools and students lifestyles. Students should better manage their study time in and prevent distractions that can be provided by the Social media. There should be a decrease in the number of time spent by students when surfing the net. Social Networking Sites should be expanded and new pages should be created to enhance academic activities and avoid setbacks in the students’ academic performance and students lifestyles. The students should create a balance between chit-chatting and academic activities. More attention should be directed to research. The use of Social media network by students should focus on the academic relevance of those sites instead of using them for negative purposes.