The Impact of WhatsApp on First-Year Students' Transition to University Life
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2025
Abstract
In a world that is rapidly becoming more digitized, it is likely for first-year students who come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to face a number of challenges during their academic and social adaptation to university life. In this study, we explore the influence of the use of WhatsApp on the transition experiences of 205 first-year students attending Al Ain University in the United Arab Emirates. More specifically, the study explores the correlation between first-year students' usage of WhatsApp and their academic and social adaptation, including group discussions and academic support, as well as social events involvement, finding that WhatsApp serves as an instrumental platform for cultivating social interactions and easing the transition into academic life.
Recommended Citation
Abou Adel, Mohamad; Qiqieh, Sura; and Hussein, Elham, "The Impact of WhatsApp on First-Year Students' Transition to University Life" (2025). CoHSS Faculty Work. 41.
https://scholarworks.uaeu.ac.ae/cohss_facwork/41