The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep Quality and Stress Levels among College Students
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This research explores how screen exposure correlates with sleep disturbances and heightened stress levels in college students aged 18 to 24. Utilizing a quantitative, cross-sectional methodology, responses were gathered from 200 students through structured self-report questionnaires that included demographic details, daily screen usage, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive association between screen use and stress levels (r = 0.612, p < 0.01) and an inverse relationship with sleep quality (r = -0.612, p < 0.01). Regression findings indicated that both screen duration (β = -0.270) and academic demands (β = -0.213) significantly impacted sleep quality, explaining 58.5% of its variability (R² = 0.585). Moreover, ANOVA results supported a significant difference in stress levels among distinct screen time brackets (F = 5.42, p = 0.005). The findings emphasize the detrimental consequences of excessive screen exposure on student well-being, urging the implementation of digital wellness strategies and improved sleep hygiene education.
Authors: Rishika Baruah, Anitha Mathew
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410918256