Digital Well-being and Student Performance: The Effect of Screen Time, Social Media Usage on Students Performance mediated by Sleep Quality
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Aim of the Study: The study investigates the relationship between digital well-being and student performance, focusing on variables including screen time, social media usage, and sleep quality. Drawing upon d achievement. Methodology: A sample of university students from diverse bachelor’s and master’s degree programs participated in the study, providing data through self-report surveys. SEM analysis was conducted to explore the relationships between digital well-being variables and student performance. Findings: The findings reveal significant positive associations between digital well-being and student performance, with sleep quality, screen time and social media usage predicting better academic achievement. Conclusion: It was concluded that greater social media usage and screen time depicts better student performance. It is an anomaly which has been discussed. The study contributes to the understanding of the complex dynamics between digital habits and academic outcomes, informing educational institutions and policymakers about the importance of promoting healthy digital behaviors among students to enhance their well-being and academic success.
Author: Ahmed Ali Qureshi
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406145701