Effect Of Social Media Usage On Mental Health And Academic Performance Of University Student
Social Media, Mental Health, Academic Performance, University Students, Stress, Anxiety, Digital Addiction
In today’s fast-changing digital world, social media has become an important part of daily life, especially for university students. Platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube are widely used for communication, entertainment, and educational purposes. However, the increasing use of social media has raised serious concerns regarding its impact on students’ mental health and academic performance.
This study aims to examine the relationship between social media usage, mental health, and academic performance among university students. The research is based on a quantitative approach, where data were collected from 55 students using a structured questionnaire. The study focuses on understanding how the amount of time spent on social media, the type of usage, and the level of dependency affect students’ emotional well-being and their academic outcomes.
The findings reveal that excessive use of social media leads to increased stress, anxiety, lack of concentration, and reduced academic performance. At the same time, moderate and purposeful use of social media can support learning, communication, and information sharing. The study concludes that maintaining a balance in social media usage is essential for students to achieve both good mental health and academic success.
Registration ID: IJVRA_702872 Published ID: IJVRA26A3061
"Effect Of Social Media Usage On Mental Health And Academic Performance Of University Student", IJVRA - International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis (www.IJVRA.org), ISSN:2984-8903, Vol.4, Issue 3, page no.139-145, March-2026, Available :https://ijpub.org/ijvra/papers/IJVRA26A3061.pdf
Paper Reg. ID: IJVRA_702872
Published Paper Id: IJVRA26A3061
Research Area: Other area not in list
Country: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
ISSN: 2984-8903 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.12 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2023
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