Announcing the Final Examination of Kenisha M. Williams for the degree of Doctor of Education
This study examined the impact social media habits have on student disciplinary outcomes. First, the study analyzed the frequency of occurrences of discipline incidents pre, during, and post pandemic. Secondly, the study analyzed participant responses to survey questions regarding the relationship between social media, student discipline, mental health, and digital citizenship.
The frequency of discipline incidents was analyzed for differences in occurrences per year. Findings showed differences in the distribution of discipline incidents per year, with no statistically significant association. Additionally, the survey revealed principals believe there is a relationship between student social media habits, discipline outcomes, mental health, and digital citizenship.
Recommendations include examining the influence of social media on school discipline outcomes, students’ mental health, and how digital citizenship can positively influence student behavior.
Committee in Charge:
Dr. RoSusan Bartee, Chair
Dr. Larry J. Walker, Co-Chair
Dr. Marjorie Ceballos
Dr. Walton McHale
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