NEGATIVE INFLUENCE OF ICT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NNEWI NORTH LGA OF ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study investigated the negative influence of Information and Communication 
Technology (ICT) on the academic performance of junior secondary school students in Nnewi 
North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, 
involving 300 students from government-owned secondary schools using convenience and simple 
random sampling techniques. Data was collected through a self-structured questionnaire which is 
divided into two sections: one for demographic information and the other for responses. The 
instrument was subjected to face validation and a pre-test for clarity and accuracy. Its reliability 
was confirmed using the split-half method. Data were analyzed using frequency percentages, 
mean, and standard deviation. A decision rule was set: mean scores of 2.5 and above indicated 
high influence, while scores below 2.5 signified low influence. The findings highlighted several 
perceived negative effects of ICT on students’ academic performance. These results contribute to 
understanding the extent of ICT’s adverse impact and provide a basis for developing strategies to 
reduce its negative effects, ultimately supporting improved academic outcomes in the area.