Author(s):
M. Narayanan, M. Sivasankari
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DOI:
10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00024 
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M. Narayanan1, M. Sivasankari2
1Research Scholar, Post Graduate and Research Department of Commerce, Vivekananda College, Tiruvedakam West, Madurai – 625 234.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai – 627 002.
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Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Purpose: The study aims to explore the social media usage patterns among youngsters in Madurai district, focusing on their primary purposes, frequency, and impact. It seeks to understand how social media influences their social behavior, education, and lifestyle, providing insights into its role in shaping youth culture in this region. Theoretical Framework: it examines social media usage through the lens of communication theories, including the Uses and Gratifications Theory, to understand why youngsters in Madurai engage with social media. It explores the influence of social, cultural, and psychological factors on their usage patterns and its implications on their personal development. Design/Methodology: The study adopts a descriptive research design, using a structured questionnaire to collect data from 80 youngsters in Madurai district. Participants are selected through purposive sampling to ensure diverse representation. Quantitative analysis is employed to examine social media usage patterns, preferences, and impacts, providing comprehensive insights into youth behavior. Findings: The study found that social media plays a pivotal role in the lives of youngsters in Madurai, with platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube being most popular. Usage is primarily driven by entertainment, social networking, and information sharing. While social media fosters connectivity and creativity, it also contributes to academic distractions and time mismanagement. Gender and education level significantly influence usage patterns. Overall, social media usage reflects a blend of positive and negative impacts on youth behavior and lifestyle. Originality: its focus on the social media usage patterns of youngsters in Madurai district, a region with a unique cultural and socio-economic background. It provides localized insights into how digital platforms influence youth behavior, communication, and lifestyle. By highlighting regional-specific trends and challenges, the study fills a gap in existing research, offering valuable information for policymakers, educators, and parents to better understand and address the impact of social media on young individuals.
Cite this article:
M. Narayanan, M. Sivasankari. Social Media Usage of Youngsters – A Special Reference to Madurai District. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(2):153-7. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00024
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M. Narayanan, M. Sivasankari. Social Media Usage of Youngsters – A Special Reference to Madurai District. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(2):153-7. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00024 Available on: https://ajmjournal.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-16-2-13
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