A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG 1ST YEAR NURSING STUDENT AT SANSKRITI UNIVERSITY, CHHATA, MATHURA (U.P.)

Author Name: 1. Muskan Sharma, 2. Mukul Pathak, 3. Minka Thakur, 4. Sanjana, 5. Anuj Kumar Yadav, 6. Sabir Hussain, 7. Shakeel Ahmed

Volume/Issue: 06/08

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2026-96689447/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. B.Sc. Nursing, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India.
2. Senior Tutor, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India.
3. 7.  B.Sc. Nursing, School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Social media has become an inseparable part of students’ lives, particularly among nursing students who frequently rely on digital platforms for communication, entertainment, and academic purposes. Excessive use of social media may lead to addictive behaviors, which can influence academic performance. This study aimed to assess the impact of social media addiction on academic performance among first-year nursing students at a selected university. Methodology: A descriptive survey research design was employed among 50 first-year nursing students enrolled in 2024 at the School of Nursing, Sanskriti University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Participants were selected using a probability random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic variables and a validated social media addiction rating scale. The reliability of the tool was established with a Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.81. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used, while inferential statistics using the Chi-square test were applied to determine the association between social media addiction and selected demographic variables at a 0.05 level of significance. Results: The study findings revealed that 90% of the students had a moderate level of social media addiction, 8% exhibited mild addiction, and 2% showed severe addiction. The mean social media addiction score was 58.38, indicating moderate engagement among the participants. Chi-square analysis demonstrated no statistically significant association between social media addiction and demographic variables such as age, gender, residence, socio-economic status, family income, and purpose of social media use. Therefore, the null hypothesis was accepted. Conclusion: The study concluded that social media addiction is moderately prevalent among first-year nursing students; however, its impact on academic performance did not show a significant association with demographic variables. This suggests that academic outcomes may be influenced more by individual behavioral patterns and self-regulation rather than demographic factors. The findings highlight the importance of awareness programs and counseling interventions to promote responsible and balanced use of social media among nursing students.

Key words: Social Media Addiction, Academic Performance, Nursing Students, Digital Behavior, Descriptive Study.