Digital Distraction and Student Stress: Their Influence on Academic Hardiness among Mathematics Major Students
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to examine the levels of digital distraction, student stress, and academic hardiness among mathematics major students, as well as the relationship among these variables. A descriptive-correlational research design was utilized in this study. Mean was used to analyze the descriptive levels of digital distraction in terms of attention impulsiveness, online vigilance, multitasking, and emotion regulation, while student stress was measured in terms of physical, interpersonal relationship, academic, and environment factors. Academic hardiness was evaluated through commitment, control, and challenge. Pearson-r was employed to test the significance of the relationship between digital distraction and academic hardiness, as well as student stress and academic hardiness. Multiple Linear Regression was utilized to determine which domains of digital distraction and student stress significantly influence academic hardiness. The results revealed a significant relationship between digital distraction and academic hardiness, with only emotion regulation significantly influencing academic hardiness. Similarly, a significant relationship was found between student stress and academic hardiness, with interpersonal, academic, and environmental stressors significantly influencing academic hardiness. These findings suggest that interventions focused on emotion regulation and stress management are vital and should be prioritized to enhance academic hardiness among mathematics majors. The study concluded that addressing digital habits and stress triggers is essential for academic resilience in mathematics, and recommended that students, instructors, school administrators, and other stakeholders focus on building a supportive learning environment that balances digital use with emotional resilience.
Authors: Vladimir Tamodra, Romulo Doronio
Institution: Assumption College of Nabunturan
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7166328801