1. Effects Of Internet On The Study Habits Of Students
Anam Qureshi
MPhil in Education and Public Policy, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab,
Dr. Sameen Masood
Lecturer, Institute of Social & Cultural Studies,
University of the Punjab
Hafiz Muhammad Afzaal
MSc Development Studies, Institute of Social & Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab

2. Background of the Study
Technology has always been playing an important role in advancing education. In 21 century students live with modern technologies as the essential part of their daily life. The use of NICTs and Internet of things is dramatically changing the study habits and practices around the world. However, the use of internet has also improved the quality of education.
Whereas, in this age of globalization, knowledge is all around us and education is everywhere. The use of internet not only providing the study related material, online education or huge data on diverse topics worldwide but also lessons of life. The Internet is a very powerful, useful, informative and communicative technology of the present age.
Internet improves skills and capabilities of students, which assist them in educations and professional life. Students with high CGPA use the Internet more for their studies and gain more knowledge and information across the world. They use e-journals, e-libraries, e-books, and online databases as academic resources for their related courses.

3. Research Problem Research Objectives
The mechanism of students’ study habits and their academic performance are the critical issues of this technological age.
Intensive use of internet and growing number of internet users are required to be evaluated for their expected outcomes.
Effects of use of Internet for greater academic achievements and sustainable socio-economic development is the most crucial aspect.
Research Objectives
To examine the role of internet in students’ academic performance and grades.
To investigate the purpose of using internet and change in students’ learning behavior.
To investigate the development of various contemporary skills among students through the use of internet.

4. Research Methodology
This study has utilized survey research design and was quantitative in nature.
The population of the study consisted of three major universities of Lahore (PU, LCWU and GCU) and 125 respondents were selected using simple random sampling. The whole population was approached personally for data collection.
A survey questionnaire was designed which had 28 close ended questions. Questionnaires were distributed & collected personally.
Descriptive analysis was conducted.
Hypothesis were tested using Regression Analysis.
Special attention was given to the readability of the questionnaire and research ethics (confidentiality, volunteer participation).

5. Key Variables Searching the library web site for references.
Learning through socialization via Social networking websites.
Online Assignments Submission.
Usefulness of World Wide Web in college/university work.
Positive attitude of Students toward e-learning.
Development of problem solving skills.
Using the internet is a very important aspect of being a student.
Value learning form teacher and classmates.

6. Results & Analysis USE OF INTERNET Activity Never Once a week
USE OF INTERNET
Activity
Never
Once a week
Several times a week
Once a day
Several times a day No %
Searching Library Websites for References 63
50.40 31
24.80 21
16.80 6
4.80 4
3.20
Online Assignments Submission 43
34.40
24.60 33
26.40 12
9.60
Contacting other Students Via Internet 24
19.40 22
17.60 11
8.80 5
4.00
Contacting External Experts Via Internet
Contacting Class Instructors Via Internet 28
22.40 49
39.20 10
8.00
Use of Internet is Important for Students 9
7.20 50
40.00 48
38.40
Internet is Convenient and Reliable Recourse 65
52.00
Usefulness of World Wide Web in College or University Work 8
6.40
43.20 45
36.00
Usefulness of and Social Networking Websites or Apps In Academic work 66
52.80

7. INTERNET USERS’ COMMUNITY
Results & Analysis
INTERNET USERS’ COMMUNITY
Activity
Never
Once a week
Several times a week
Once a day
Several times a day No %
Universal Identity as Internet User 9
7.20 15
12.00 17
13.60 57
45.60 27
21.60
Emotional Attachment with Internet Users 12
9.60 34
27.20 26
20.80 39
31.20 13
10.40
Feeling of a part of Internet Community 4
3.20 21
16.80 22
17.60 60
48.00 18
14.40
Availing Opportunity & Instant Internet Use 16
12.80 20
16.00 50
40.00 35
28.00
Likeness of People who Use Internet Frequently 10
8.00 24
19.60 45
36.00

8. Results & Analysis STUDY HABITS Activity Highly manifested
Slightly manifested
Not manifested No %
Student having Positive Attitude toward E-Learning
110
80.00 12
9.60 3
2.40
Attentive During Class Discussion because of Instant Internet Access 96
76.80 23
18.40 5
4.00
Motivated and interested in early Learning the Lesson via Internet 78
62.40 40
32.00 7
5.60
Active Online Participation and Consideration others’ opinions 75
60.00 31
24.80 19
15.20
Appropriate Behavior, Participation and Cooperation in Classroom 89
71.20 29
23.20
Value learning form Teacher and from Classmates. 85
68.00 33
26.40
Manifest Confidence through E-Learning 86
68.80 27
21.60
Improvement in Critical and Analytical Skills 88
70.40 30
24.00
Development of Problem Solving and Smart Solution skills 83
66.40 32
25.60 10
8.00
Deeper Understanding in the Subject Matter 93
74.40

9. Conclusion
There is a significant effects of Internet usage on study habits of students and academic performance of the students.
Internet is an effective resource to be utilized in learning and developing good study habits in University students.

10. Recommendations
This study offers the under listed recommendations for purposes of policy formulation:
For making our education system better we have to focus on study habits of students. If we develop good study habits in our students they will produce good results.
Today the need of Internet is increasing day by day. So the use of Internet for the purpose of education is useful because it has significant effect on the study habits of students.

11. Future Agenda
Future study could be conducted on the under graduate students as well as on under matric students because they also use internet.
Studies can also be conducted to examine the NICTs an Internet supportive mechanism prevailing in our educational institutions (both public and private)