Exploring the Attitude and Usage of Online Chat Platforms Among College Students

Abstract: This study aims to examine the attitude towards Internet chatting and its impact on the educational development of college students in Greater Noida District, Uttar Pradesh. The researchers employed a normative survey method for the study. A sample of 200 college students was selected from two Arts and Science colleges and two Engineering colleges in Greater Noida District, using the stratified random sampling technique. A custom-developed tool was used to assess students' attitudes towards Internet chatting and its influence on educational progress. The data was analyzed using the ‘t’ test and χ2-test. The findings suggest that college students in Greater Noida District exhibit a positive attitude towards Internet chatting in relation to their educational development. Additionally, their attitudes varied based on the locality of the college.