University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Nizwa (UTAS)

North Campus

Preparatory Studies Center (PSC) - English Unit

Project & Presentation Course

The effect of social media on

communication for Omani young
people
How does social media effect the Omani
youth?

Tutor’s name: [Link] Jabbar AL Khalidi

Student name: Sumaya Soad Said Al Rawahi
Group: FPGE0003-LG3
Submission Date:

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 Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Methods (Procedure) ............................................................................................................................. 4

Findings ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Recommendations ................................................................................................................................. 7

References .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Appendix A: A Blank Copy of the Questionnaire ................................................................................ 9

Appendix B: Project Activity .............................................................................................................. 10

Appendix C: Action Plan .................................................................................................................... 11

Appendix D: Student Declaration Form ............................................................................................. 12

Appendix F: First Draft of the Report ................................................................................................ 13

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 Introduction

Young people now use Instagram and WhatsApp and TikTok as their daily social media
platforms which serve both entertainment purposes and essential social communication and self-
expression needs. The digital platforms have transformed how young people exchange messages
and exchange thoughts and maintain their social bonds. Social media platforms enable users to
establish new connections through their platforms yet they create problems that affect their
ability to communicate face-to-face and resolve conflicts and show empathy.

Research findings about social media effects on young people present multiple conflicting
viewpoints. Sumadevi (2022) conducts an extensive study of social media impact on teenagers
which demonstrates these platforms create both positive and negative effects on their social
abilities (Sumadevi, 2022). The authors Payasi and Jain (2025) demonstrate that excessive social
network usage leads to deteriorating personal relationships because people substitute deep face-
to-face interactions with superficial online contacts (Payasi & Jain, 2025). The authors Mehta et
al. (2024) identify three major social media risks which include rising social anxiety and shorter
attention periods and reduced genuine self-expression (Mehta et al., 2024). Chen (2025)
demonstrates that students who use social media with purposeful intent will develop better
teamwork abilities and stronger peer support networks (Chen, 2025). The research findings
demonstrate that social media usage produces both positive and negative effects which affect the
social development of young people.

The research examines social media impacts on youth communication skills through an analysis
of its effects. The study evaluates social media benefits and drawbacks through its assessment of
social connections and mental wellness and its creation of strategies to achieve positive
outcomes while reducing adverse effects.

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 Methods (Procedure)

The respondents of my research were 36 males and females from Nizwa College of Technology.
The number of participants was 15 males and 16 females. The group was selected from the college
because it was very easy to communicate with them, and to save time. This project (The effect of
social media on communication for youth) .

I collected this information for this report from the websites on the internet. The internet has a lot
of information from different resources. However, it is a very fast way to get information by phone
or computer.

A questionnaire was used for this research containing ten questions related to the report. The
questionnaire had four Yes/No, four Multiple Choice and two Open-Ended questions. We gave
the participants the questionnaire to fill out in the break. We faced only one problem that some of
the participants did not answer the open-ended questions.

At the end, we collected all the questionnaire papers and compared the results. In addition, we
organized them in tables and transformed them to percentages. The results are down in bar graphs
and pie charts.

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Analysis and Findings

Part1: Yes/No Questions

Questions yes no total

1. Do you think social media has made it easier for 34 1 35
you to communicate with others?

Figure1: Do you think social media has made it easier for you
to communicate with others?

3%

97%

yes no

The survey results demonstrate that 97% of participants agreed social media makes
communication easier while 3% disagreed. Young people heavily depend on WhatsApp and
Instagram to maintain friendships and express their thoughts according to the survey results. The
small group of people who chose "No" might prefer direct face-to-face contact or struggle with
using these platforms effectively which shows social media improves communication but some
people still prefer personal interactions.

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 Questions yes no total
2. Do you believe social media has helped you learn 26 9 35
new ways of interacting or communicating?

Figure 2: Do you believe social media has helped you

learn new ways of interacting or communicating?

26%

74%

yes no

The pie chart shows that 74% of participants agreed social media helps them discover innovative
communication methods but 26% disagreed with this statement. Social media platforms enable
young people to learn digital communication methods and adjust their interaction techniques.
The 26% who selected "No" might choose face-to-face communication methods or they might
not use social media platforms to improve their communication abilities. The research findings
demonstrate that social media serves as a primary tool for interactive skill development for most
users.

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 Questions yes no total
3. Do you think social media helps you stay updated 30 5 35
on communication trends and modern language use?

Figure3: Do you think social media helps you stay updated on

communication trends and modern language use?

14%

86%

yes no

According to the pie chart, a great majority of participants (86%) felt that social media is helpful
for keeping updated about communication aspects and ways of contemporary language use, it
was however disagreed by around 14% of them. It is possible that social media sites inform
young people about changing communication practices, colloquialisms and online fashions, as
users are constantly exposed to new communication periods in their social life. The smaller “No”
group may not engage with social media trends or place more value on traditional modes of
communication. Taken together, the evidence suggest that social media serves as a significant
tool for keeping a large number of young individuals informed about modern communication
practices.

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 Questions yes no total
4. Do you think social media has weakened the 26 9 35
grammar or writing skills of youth?

Figure 4:Do you think social media has weakened the

grammar or writing skills of youth?

43%

57%

yes no

As depicted in the pie chart, a little over 57% of the respondents believe that social media
negatively impacts the grammar and writing skills of youth, while 43% of respondents hold the
opposing view. This indicates that social media also poses the risk of negatively impacting some
young people's skills in formal writing, despite the fact that social media has a number of
positive uses with regards to communication. This risk is presented to young people in the form
of frequently used abbreviations, shortcuts, and non-standard language structures. The 43% who
responded “No” may have strong grammar abilities even when participating in social media or
could be less influenced by online language trends. Overall, the data shows that social media has
a variety of effects on young people's writing and grammar abilities.

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 Part2: Closed- Ended Questions:

Questions Agree Strongly Natural disagree Strongly Total

agree disagree

[Link] media helps young 22 5 8 0 0 35

people express their ideas more
confidently?

disagree
Social media helps young people express their ideas more 0%
confidently?
strongly disagree
0%

natural
23%

agree
strongly agree
63%
14%

agree strongly agree natural disagree strongly disagree

Based on the pie chart pulled together, the vast majority of people think social media allows
young people to formulate and express their opinions. 63% of people thought so, 14% agreed to
that thought emphatically, 23% were on the fence, and there were no dissenting voices. Thus,
social media sites do, in fact, allow young people to express their voices and enhance their
interpersonal communication skills. Even though the people in the neutral position think the
social media impact on young people's self-expression isn't that great, the data demonstrates the
overall social media assists in the increased ability of young people to express their thoughts in
written form.

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Questions Agree Strongly Natural disagree Strongly Total
agree disagree

6. Many young people rely on 10 11 10 2 2 35

short message and forget how to
communicate formally.

figure6: Many young people rely on short message and

forget how to communicate formally.
strongly disagree
disagree 6%
6%
agree
28%

neutral
29%

strongly agree
31%
agree strongly agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

The pie chart displays various viewpoints regarding whether young people's dependence on text
messaging diminishes their capacity for formal communication. 28% agreed, 31% disagreed, 6%
disagreed or strongly disagreed, and 29% were neutral. strongly agreed. This suggests that there
is a considerable proportion of young adults that may be affected by casual usage of digital
communication and that may be detrimental to their ability to communicate so formally. While
the small percentage of people who disagreed may have strong formal communication skills
despite frequently using brief messages, the neutral category represents uncertainty. Overall, the
data shows differing opinions about how social media affects formal communication skills.

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Questions Agree Strongly Natural disagree Strongly Total
agree disagree

[Link] platforms make it 12 7 8 7 1 35

easier to build friendship and
stay connected with others.

figure7: Online platforms make it easier to build friendship

and stay connected with others.
strongly agree
3%
disagree
20%
agree
34%

netural
23%

strongly agree
20%
agree strongly agree netural disagree strongly agree

The participants' views on the degree to which online services foster friendships and social
network interactions are illustrated in the pie chart. 20% and 3% of the participants disagreed and
strongly disagreed, respectively, while 34% of the respondents agreed, 20% of the participants
strongly agreed, and 23% of the participants remained neutral. This suggests that while a
significant number of participants appreciate the role of social media in the creation and
maintenance of friendships, a significant number of participants continue to question the efficacy
of social media, possibly due to a stronger preference for face-to-face interactions or challenges
in creating relationships online. All in all, the data suggests that social media positively impacts
social relationships in a conflicting way.

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Questions Agree Strongly Natural disagree Strongly Total
agree disagree

8. Social media reduces the 16 4 8 6 1 35

quality of face-to-face
communication among
youth.

figure8: Social media reduces the quality of face-to-face

communication among youth.
strongly disagree
3%
disagree
17%

agree
46%

neutral
23%

strongly agree
11%
agree strongly agree neutral disagree strongly disagree

Respondents' views on the use of social media and its affect on the communication of young
people is illustrated in the pie chart. The data illustrate that 20% (17% + 3%) disagreed or
strongly disagreed, whereas 46% agreed and 11% strongly agreed, and 23% had a neutral stance.
This suggests that a majority of youth perceive a decline in in-person communication because of
social media, and rest either do not think so, or do not know. The data suggests that social media
has a range of impacts on the capacity for interpersonal communication.

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Part3: Open- Ended Questions:

9-how does social media help you talk with others?

The social sphere has expanded greatly due to social media where communicating and staying in
touch with family and friends has become effortless and instantaneous. Meanwhile, the ability to
share and receive text messages, make phone calls, and send photos and videos essentially keeps
individuals connected at all times. Reports also state that individuals can also join and interact
with online communities that share the same interests, practice and experience foreign languages,
and alleviate the issues that stem from face-to-face meetings. Overall, social media is a valuable
resource that enables and facilitates the communication and connection of young adults, aiding in
releative and social maintetainance.

10-What do you like most about using social media to communicate?

What feedback tells us is what young people most value when they communicate via social
media. Both speed and ease of communication, the ability to stay in touch with friends and
family, and the variety of platforms — from Instagram, WhatsApp and TikTok — were
mentioned by many. According to the respondents, social media enhances 'socialisation' and
individuality through sharing experiences and images/videos. Taken together, the figures show
that young adults appreciate social media as it is efficient, broad-reaching and supports
relationship maintenance.

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 Conclusion

In conclusion, the purpose of this research is to explore the impact of social media on
communication skills in young people. The results showed that the majority of students find
participants that are affected by Social Media believe they make communication easier, enable
them to meet new ways of interaction enable them to be aware about trend and modern language
allow expressing their ideas more actively. However, some younger users said social media
could harm writing and grammar or diminish the quality of in-person conversation. These
findings indicate to the dual effects of social networking: it increases connective, self-discursive
and interactive skills however is also probable increases informality of language and negative
face-to-face communication behaviors. The results stress the importance of combining on- and
offline life when regarding cooperation with social media to obtain preventive potential. The
results may offer important implications for educators, parents and policymakers in promoting
healthy digital practices to youth by shedding light onto the role of social media in youth
communication.

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 Recommendations

 Omani young people need to limit their daily use of social networking
sites and to increase face-to-face meetings in order to reduce reliance on
digital commodities.

 Educators should incorporate direct personal communication promoting

tasks in the school settings to enhance real life interaction skills of
students.

 Youth should be encouraged to participate in digital literacy activities in

order to; identify fake information, boost on-line etiquette, and ensure that
they use social media more effectively.

 Teenagers need to take a break from social media every now and then if
they want to maintain their sanity and remember that face-to-face
communication is important.”

 Parents, caregivers and educators are encouraged to support children in

navigating the demands of interacting online as well as offline to support
healthy social and language development.

 Further research can look at the long-term effects of social media on

writing, language and face-to-face communication among Omani youth to
inform policy and teaching strategies

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 References

 Sumadevi. (2022). Impact of social media on Youth: Comprehensive Analysis. Assistant

Librarian, University College of Arts, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, 02(04), 286-
301. [Link]
Youth_Comprehensive_Analysis

 Payasi, D. S., & Jain, D. V. (2025). Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Youth's Social Skills
and Interpersonal Relationships. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and
Management (IJAEM), 7(01), 118-
122. [Link]
a%20on%20Youth%20s%20Social%20Skills%20and%20Interpersonal%20Relationships.
pdf

 Chen, G. (November 02, 2025). The Impact of Social Media on Students – 2025 Updated
Insights. [Link]
2025-updated-insights. [Link]
media-on-students-2025-updated-insights

 Mehta, D., Jain, L., Saraf, S., Jain, S., & R, a. R. (2024). THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON
YOUTH. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 12(3), 1-
14. [Link]

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 Appendix A: A Blank Copy of the Questionnaire
Questionnaire: The effect of social media on communication of youth

Our names are Sumaya, Maryam, Anwar, Jinan, and we are a student in GE 3, group 3. We are
conducting a survey to investigate how social media effect on communication of youth people.
We would be grateful if you would take the time to answer these questions.

Section A: Please circle Yes or No

Do you think social media has made it easier for you to Yes No
1
communicate with others?
Do you believe social media has helped you learn new ways of Yes No
2 interacting or communicating?
Do you think social media helps you stay updated on Yes No
3 communication trends and modern language use?
Do you think social media has weakened the grammar or writing Yes No
4
skills of youth?
Section B: circle the letter of your choice
5. Social media helps young people express their ideas more confidently?
a. Agree b. Strongly agree c. Neutral
6. Many young people rely on short message and forget how to communicate formally?
a. Agree b. Strongly agree c. Neutral
7. Online platforms make it easier to build friendship and stay connected with others.?
a. Agree b. Strongly agree c. Neutral
8. Social media reduces the quality of face-to-face communication among youth?
a. Agree b. Strongly agree c. Neutral
Section D: Open Question
9. How does social media help you talk with others?
............................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
10. What do you like most about using social media to communicate?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………........
....................................................................................................................................

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 Appendix B: Project Activity

Title: The Role of Social Media in Shaping the Identity of Omani Youth

Date given: Submission date: September 29, 2025

Activity Description: (write a brief description of the activity sheet topic):

Social media plays an essential role in shaping the personality of today’s youth, and Oman is
no exception. It influences how young people communicate, think critically, build networks, and
develop their lifestyles. Platforms filled with influencers, posts, advertisements, and hidden
agendas strongly affect the way young people see themselves and the world around them.
While social media can encourage creativity, self-expression, and global connection, it also has
the power to shape attitudes, values, and behavior—sometimes in ways that young people may
not fully realize. The primary goal of choosing this topic is to explore and identify the types of
effects of social media on a variety of aspects in the lives of Omani young people.

Research Topics/Questions: (Write 9-10 research questions)

S. N Question/ Topic

1 The Impact of Social Media on Nutrition Habits of Omani Youth

2 The Effects of Social Media on the Life Style of Omani Female Youth
3 The Effects of Social Media Network on Omani Youth
4 The Effects of Instagram on Omani Youth
5 The Effects of Tik Tok on the Identity of Omani Youth
6 The Negative Impacts of Tik Tok on the Culture of Omani Youth
7 The Effects of Social Media on Communication Skills of Omani Youth
8 What are the most popular social media platforms among Omani Youth?
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10

Objectives

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 1. To practice group work and public speaking skills
2. To develop research skills using electronic and other sources
3. To carry out a survey designed to get people’s opinions on the topic
4. To cite print and electronic sources correctly
5. To present a report with recommendations on balanced diet
6. To be able to use a suitable software to produce a final report
7. To give a clear and relevant presentation using appropriate visual aids
Tasks

To complete the activity, students should do the following:

1. Read and understand the activity.
2. Discuss the activity with the teacher.
3. Read on the topic using various sources of information.
4. Take notes and write summaries.
5. Prepare a clear action plan.
6. Discuss the activity as a group and decide on the most appropriate research tools to be
used (survey/interview).
7. Prepare survey questions as a group.
8. Email the survey to at least 30 respondents for their responses.
9. Collect, analyze and collate survey results.
10. Discuss findings as a group and, as individuals, summarize the main points.
11. Illustrate findings as individuals in the form of charts/graphs.
12. Produce a proper reference page.
13. Write an individual report based on these findings and include recommendations.
14. Prepare and give a clear individual presentation using appropriate visual aids.

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 Appendix C: Action Plan

Tasks: What Needs to Be Done Planned Date of Date of

Completion Completion
1. Read and understand the project activity sheet in class Weeks 3 14.09.2025
2. Discuss the research topic with the teacher Weeks 3 14.9.2025
3. Research different materials on the topic (Secondary Week 3-4 16.9.2025
Sources)
4. Take notes and write summaries from secondary sources Weeks 4-5 23.9.2025
5. Decide on the most appropriate research tool to be used. Weeks 4-5 23.9.2025
Discuss and finalize questions for the online
survey/questionnaire
6. Design an online survey/questionnaire or interview Week 5 7.10.2025
questions. Then have it checked by the teacher
7. Make changes and finalize the questionnaire. Distribute it to Week 6 14.10.2025
at least 15 respondents with cc to the teacher and collect data
8. Write the introduction (3 paragraphs) & methods. Week 6&8 21.10.2025
9. Extract charts to present the main points from the findings Week 8 28.10.2025
and analyze the data
10. Discuss findings and summarize the main points. Week 8-10 Week6
Type the findings
11. Make charts to present the main points from the findings Week 8-10 11.11.2025
using the computer
12. Write the conclusion, recommendations, and references Week 10 or 13.11.2025
before
13. Design the cover, contents page & appendix Week 10 or 14.11.2025
before
14. Sign and date the student declaration form Week 10 or 14.11.2025
before
15. Edit and complete the first draft Week 10 15.11.2025

16. Submit the final draft of the report Week 12 16.11.2025

17. Prepare and practice a presentation with visual aids Week 11-12 25.11.2025
18 Give the presentation Week 13-14 11.12.2025

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 Appendix D: Student Declaration Form
English Language Center
Student Declaration Form
FL25
To,

The Head of the Section,

I, (Student’s Name) SUMIYA SAOUD SAID AL RAWAHI (Student ID): 22S2487 student of

Level GE3, in Group No LG3 of the English Language Center, University of Technology and

Applied Sciences - Nizwa, hereby declare that my Project Report “ The effect of social media on

communication of youth” as a requirement for the course “Project & Presentation”, is the result

of my own original work, except for source materials explicitly acknowledged by proper

citations.

I also understand that plagiarism is an offense that can lead to disciplinary action depending on

the seriousness of the case.

Student Signature: sumaya

Name: SUMIYA SAOUD SAID AL RAWAHI

Date:24/11/2025

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 Appendix E: First Draft of the Report

[Link] the title. It must be The Effects of Social Media on Communication Skills of Omani Youth.

[Link] the question. How does social media effect the Omani youth?

[Link] introduction is different from the topic and objectives. Your topic is examining the effects of social
media on the skills of communication. However, you wrote about general effects of social media. You
must rewrite the introduction.

[Link] Sec 3, you only reported the findings. You didn't explain them.

[Link] conclusion doesn't follow the proper format. You must review the conclusion guidelines I shared
with you.

[Link] the recommendations are not related to your topic and findings. You must provide
recommendations that fit your findings.

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