Table 1 Effect of Facebook on social aspect of medical students of Dow University of Health Sciences

1

How often do you access internet?

642

64.2

A

Daily

384

38.4

B

2-4 times a week

328

32.8

C

All the time

223

22.3

D

I don’t use it at all

65

0.65

2

How many hours do you use Facebook?

a

30 min or less

229

22.9

B

1-2 hours

401

40.1

C

2-4 hours

235

23.5

D

More than 4

131

13.1

E

5-6

4

0.4

3

Why do you use Facebook?

A

It’s a networking site I use it for networking and social purpose

384

38.4

B

To remain in contact with friends and relatives

717

71.7

C

To make new friends

501

50.1

D

For knowledge and educational purpose

189

18.9

E

To spent my spare time when I’m bored

284

28.4

F

Just for fun

362

36.2

4

In your opinion what is the affect of Facebook on you social life?

A

It’s the same

317

31.7

B

It’s getting better

311

31.1

C

it’s getting worse

372

37.2

5

Is Facebook affected the time that you used to spend with your friends and family?

A

Yes, it has been decreased

370

37.0

B

Yes it has been increased

15

1.5

C

Decreased a little bit

355

35.5

D

No I still give same time

260

26.0

6

Are you more socially active on Facebook or in real life?

A

I’m more active on Facebook

319

31.9

B

I’m more active

197

19.7

C

Equally active on both

359

35.9

D

Inactive on either one

125

12.5

6

Do you think Facebook is a source of inspiration and motivation for you?

A

Yes, it inspires & motivate me

116

11.6

B

No, it demotivates me

160

16.0

C

Sometimes its motivating & sometimes its demotivating

237

23.7

D

Neither motivation nor demotivation

487

48.7