Student Perceptions towards Wattpad - (Writing Skill)

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Authors: Nithya Ramadass, Shanmuga Priya M
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Abstract

This study investigates student perceptions of Wattpad as a digital platform for enhancing writing skills among high school and undergraduate students. With the growing popularity of online storytelling communities, Wattpad has emerged as a space where students can both consume and produce written content, potentially influencing their narrative abilities, vocabulary usage, and confidence in writing. The study employed a mixed-method approach, using a combination of surveys (quantitative) and focus group discussions (qualitative) to gather data from a sample of 150 students was collected and analyzed through descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and Friedman rank tests. This study concludes that how Wattpad positively influences students' writing skills by enhancing creativity, vocabulary, and grammar.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Digital Storytelling and Education English Language Learning and Teaching Literacy and Educational Practices

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
31 January 2026
Language
EN