The Influence of Information Overload on Students’ Academic Performance

Abstract

There is no generally agreed with the definition of information overload, yet many of us had experiencing it. Information overload, usually characterized by an overabundance of information, it is a main cause of concern for general information users, researchers and information managers. In this article it is shown how the relationships of the influence of information overload on student's academic performance. For students, academic performance is important in displays their successful of their academic. It also outlines people, task, technology and information as the influence of information overload. Aim of this paper is to propose a framework regarding the influence of information overload on the student's academic performance. 1. Introduction Nowadays, we live in the information age as we are surrounded by technology. Information nowadays is like water which is easy to be spread with the help of devices such as a smartphone, tablet, phablet, laptop, and so on. Information is easy to be created, disseminate or shared with others. With the help of the internet, everything seems to be easy. In this information age, it is a cliché that we are all drowning in too much information. Many of us acknowledge the existence of information overload, but few realize how serious this problem is especially when it is involved with students and their academic performance. In this paper, the literature review is presented on the topic of the influence of information overload on students' academic performance and will be explained more and deep elaboration of the influence or cause of information overload on student academic performance. This article also will cover up the level(s) of analysis, the imitations, the scope of reviews and methodology. (Webster & T. Watson, 2002). There is various studies have been done on information overload over the year to see the development of the field as well as to study the scholar behaviour towards the influence of information overload. Most of them cover the study among the employee or staff, and some of them might be too general and not focusing on any group. Some of the intentions were driven by the journal reputation such as the impact of information overload, causes of information overload, the use of technology and information overload and so on that allow for a better relationship and many others. This paper