Undergraduate Physical Therapy Student’s Attitudes Towards Using Social Media for Learning Purposes Among Different Universities in Karachi Pakistan

Abstract BACKGROUND: In recent years, students have been progressively active on social networking sites on a constant schedule. In 2012 it gradually used for education. By altering our social norms, beliefs, and culture, social media is progressively becoming a vital component of human society. The aim of this research was to find out physical therapy student attitude towards using social media for learning purposes, as well as evaluate the difference in attitudes between gender and benefits of using social media for learning purpose. METHOD: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 undergraduate physical therapy students from different universities in Karachi Pakistan. RESULTS: According to research, physical therapy students in general have a positive attitude about using social media platforms for educational purposes. YouTube, Wikipedia, Whatsapp, and web-based pages (Facebook) were used by 48.8%, 32.4%, 12%, and 9.2% of students, respectively, for learning purposes. Incorporating social media into classes, according to 116 students (46.4%), would help them learn more effectively. These platforms contribute the finding educational resources, develop writing, listening and other social skills share knowledge enhance self-independent learning, increases collaboration and develop creativity. CONCLUSION: This research found that both male and female physical therapy students had a positive attitude about using social media platforms, with females having a more positive attitude and for academic purposes its use is convenient. Just 47.6% of students have positive attitudes toward the development of academic performance through the use of social media, indicating that it has the potential to improve the quality of the learning environment and academic success.