A Study on Internet Addiction, Social Media Addiction & Academic Performance among College Students

Abstract

The internet and social media have had a profound impact on how we interact with one another, do business, and interact with the outside world. Concerns about these technological developments’ effects on academic achievement have emerged among college students. Understanding how excessive internet and social media use may damage this group’s academic goals is critical for educators, parents, and legislators as the digital landscape changes. The research aimed to study the relationship between internet addiction, social media addiction and academic performance among college students. A total sample of 30 college students in the age 18-23 years were collected. Standardized scales were used to measure Internet addiction, social media addiction and academic performance among college students. The results found out that academic performance was significantly negatively correlated with entertainment and with Internet addiction. Internet addiction was found to be significantly negatively correlated with socialization. However, internet addiction was found to be significantly positively correlated with entertainment. It is advised that educators and organizations look at ways to support college students’ responsible internet and social media use while fostering a positive learning environment. In a world that is becoming more interconnected, additional research should keep looking into how digital technologies are changing how students succeed in school.