Which social networking sites do you use?

Face book

7

1.9

Instagram

25

6.7

WhatsApp

225

60.0

Twitter

2

0.5

All of these

116

30.9

How many hours a day do you spend on these sites?

1 - 2 hours

167

44.5

3 - 4 hours

113

30.1

>4 hours

95

25.3

Why you use these social networking sites?

Keep up with news/gossips/trends

60

16.0

To feel a sense of belonging or to interact with new people

19

5.1

Contact with family/friends

137

36.5

Sharing/liking posts

16

4.3

Raise awareness

39

10.4

All of these

104

27.7

What are personal benefits of using social networking sites?

Help in studies

47

12.5

Staying connected with people

36

9.6

Learn new skills

32

8.5

Entertainment

47

12.5

All of these

213

56.8

What do you believe are the disadvantages of using social networking sites?

Cyber bullying

12

3.2

Headache-eye problem

96

25.6

Less social interaction

9

2.4

Time consuming

81

21.6

Negative feelings/emotions

6

1.6

All of these

171

45.6

Do you think that privacy policies are effective in social networking sites?

Strongly agree

82

21.9

Agree

224

59.7

Disagree

59

15.7

Strongly disagree

10

2.7

Do you think that social media is helpful to get knowledge about current affairs of country?

Strongly agree

173

46.1

Agree

187

49.9

Disagree

13

3.5

Strongly disagree

2

0.5

Do you accept friend request from strangers?

Yes

13

3.5

Sometimes

61

16.3

No

301

80.3