| 摘要 | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7页 |
| Chapter 1 Research Overview, the Problem and Research Methodology | 第16-24页 |
| 1.1 Chapter Introduction | 第16页 |
| 1.2 Overview of Study | 第16-18页 |
| 1.3 Background of Study | 第18-19页 |
| 1.4 Definition and Statement of the Problem | 第19-20页 |
| 1.5 Purpose of the Study | 第20-21页 |
| 1.6 Research Questions | 第21页 |
| 1.7 Objectives of the Study | 第21-22页 |
| 1.8 Significance of the Study | 第22页 |
| 1.9 Limitations of the Study | 第22-23页 |
| 1.10 Delimitations of the Study | 第23页 |
| 1.11 Chapter Summary | 第23-24页 |
| Chapter 2 Review of Literature | 第24-48页 |
| 2.1 Chapter Introduction | 第24页 |
| 2.2 TheOretical FrameWorks | 第24-30页 |
| 2.2.1 The Human Ecology Theory | 第24-27页 |
| 2.2.2 The Psychosocial Adolescent Development Theory: Identity versus Role Confusion | 第27-30页 |
| 2.3 Definition of Social Media (SM) & Social Media Networking (SMN) | 第30-31页 |
| 2.4 The Purpose of Using Social Media Networking Sites | 第31-34页 |
| 2.5 The Use of Social Media | 第34-37页 |
| 2.5.1 Time Spent on Social Media | 第34-35页 |
| 2.5.2 Sexting | 第35-36页 |
| 2.5.3 Cyberbullying | 第36-37页 |
| 2.6 Social Media and its Impact on Behaviour | 第37-44页 |
| 2.6.1 Social Media Networking and its Influence on Students' Self-Control | 第38-39页 |
| 2.6.2 Social Media Networking and its Influence on Student Addiction | 第39-40页 |
| 2.6.3 Social Media Networking and its Influence on Students' Academic Performance | 第40-44页 |
| 2.7 Technology and Social Media (SM) Infusion in the Teaching and Learning Process | 第44-46页 |
| 2.7.1 The Future of Social Media and Education | 第45-46页 |
| 2.8 Chapter Summary | 第46-48页 |
| Chapter 3 Methodology | 第48-53页 |
| 3.1 Chapter Introduction | 第48页 |
| 3.2 Research Design | 第48-49页 |
| 3.3 Participants | 第49-50页 |
| 3.3.1 Population | 第49页 |
| 3.3.2 Sample | 第49页 |
| 3.3.3 Variables | 第49-50页 |
| 3.4 Survey Instruments | 第50-51页 |
| 3.5 Procedures | 第51页 |
| 3.6 Data Collection | 第51-52页 |
| 3.7 Ethical Considerations | 第52页 |
| 3.8 Questionnaires | 第52页 |
| 3.9 Chapter Summary | 第52-53页 |
| Chapter 4 Presentation and Interpretation of the Findings | 第53-100页 |
| 4.1 Chapter Introduction | 第53页 |
| 4.2 Presentation of Findings | 第53-94页 |
| 4.2.1 Purpose-Related Factors | 第58-60页 |
| 4.2.2 Use-Related Factors | 第60-74页 |
| 4.2.3 Behaviour-related Factors | 第74-83页 |
| 4.2.4 Performance related Factors | 第83-86页 |
| 4.2.5 General Factors | 第86-94页 |
| 4.3 Interpretation and Analysis of Findings | 第94-99页 |
| 4.3.1 Research Question One:What are three (3) main purposes for secondary school students usingsocial media, particularly Facebook and WhatsApp? | 第94-95页 |
| 4.3.2 Research Question Two: How is Social Media (SM), particularly Facebook (FB) andWhatsApp (WA) used by secondary school students during and after school hours in Antigua andBarbuda? | 第95-97页 |
| 4.3.3 How does Social Media Networking (SMN) impact the general behaviour of secondary schoolstudents? | 第97-99页 |
| 4.4 Chapter Summary | 第99-100页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion and Recommendation | 第100-111页 |
| 5.1 Chapter Introduction | 第100页 |
| 5.2 Summary and Interpretation of Results | 第100-103页 |
| 5.3 Reflection of Problem Statement and Purpose of Study | 第103-104页 |
| 5.4 Benefits and Statement of Limitations | 第104页 |
| 5.5 Conclusion | 第104-106页 |
| 5.6 Recommendations | 第106-110页 |
| 5.6.1 Social Media Policies | 第107-108页 |
| 5.6.2 Social Media Programs | 第108-109页 |
| 5.6.3 Social Media Guidelines | 第109-110页 |
| 5.7 Chapter Summary | 第110-111页 |
| References | 第111-122页 |
| Appendices | 第122页 |
| Appendix 1: Student Questionnaire | 第122-128页 |
| Appendix 2: Protocol Measures | 第128-131页 |
| Appendix 2.1 Letter to Principal of Ottos Comprehensive Secondary School | 第128-130页 |
| Appendix 2.2 Survey Letter to Student Participants' | 第130-131页 |
| Appendix 3: Additional Data | 第131-148页 |
| Acknowledgement | 第148页 |
