Students are less focused on study due to Instagram distractions
Authors: Sejal Maske, Harish Vanjari, Vaibhav Ghane
Introduction:
Many students are struggling to concentrate on their studies because of distractions from social media such as Instagram. This lack of focus can hinder academic performance and overall learning. Addressing these distractions is crucial for fostering a more productive learning environment.
Objectives:
To understand the underlined issues of reasons of Students are less focused on study due to Instagram Distractions.
Literature Review:
Masrom et al. (2023) investigated the impact of excessive Instagram use on students’ academic studies using a two-stage SEM and artificial neural network approach. Their study, published in *Interactive Learning Environments*, explores the complex relationship between Instagram usage patterns and academic performance, providing insights through advanced statistical methods. The findings contribute to understanding the nuanced effects of social media on students’ educational endeavors.
The study by Moreton and Greenfield (2022) delves into university students’ perspectives on the influence of Instagram on mental wellbeing. Through qualitative analysis, the research explores how Instagram usage affects the mental health of students. The findings contribute valuable insights into the intricate relationship between social media, particularly Instagram, and the mental wellbeing of individuals in the university context. This study enhances our understanding of the nuances surrounding social media’s impact on the psychological aspects of university students.
Data Collection:
For the above problem, 5 questions were framed to be answered on Likert scale with 1 to 5 points. 100 students from Kohinoor Business School were surveyed & for each question which was coded as 1 to 5, mean, standard deviation, standard error and t-stat was calculated.
Data Analysis:
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Q1. Instagram distracts me from studying |
Q2. I use instagram for more than 3 hours a day |
Q3. I’m unable to complete my assignments/work due to use of instagram |
Q4. Overuse of Instagram has given me stress |
Q5. Due to Instagram my productivity has reduced |
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Mean |
4.5 |
4.5 |
3.5 |
3 |
4.5 |
|
SD |
0.71 |
0.71 |
0.71 |
2.83 |
0.71 |
|
SE |
0.22 |
0.22 |
0.22 |
0.89 |
0.22 |
|
t stat |
17.23 |
17.23 |
12.23 |
0.19 |
17.23 |
|
Result |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Conclusion:
According to the research, students were distracted by the use of Instagram. Overuse of Instagram has led to stress in majority of the students which also reduced their productivity and which led to work due.
Reference:
Masrom, M., Busalim, A., Griffiths, M. D., Asadi, S., & Mohd Ali, R. (2023). The impact of excessive Instagram use on students’ academic study: A two-stage SEM and artificial neural network approach. Interactive Learning Environments. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2023.2184393
Moreton, L., & Greenfield, S. (2022). University students’ views on the impact of Instagram on mental wellbeing: A qualitative study. BMC Psychology, 10(1), 45. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-022-00743-6