Social Media and Students’ Psychological Well-Being at University Level: Quantitative Study

Kashif Ali
Research Scholar, Department of Education
National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
Email: kashifali77205@gmail.com

Abstract
The present study examined the effect of social media usage on the psychological well-being of university students. The study aimed to explore the extent of social media use among students and to determine its influence on their psychological well-being in an academic context. A quantitative research design was employed, and the population consisted of 71 students (31 male and 40 female) from the B.Ed. and HPE programs at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. A self-developed questionnaire containing six indicators and twelve items was used for data collection, and the data were analyzed using simple percentage calculations. The findings revealed that social media negatively affected students’ sleep duration and academic performance. A portion of students also reported feeling stressed due to social pressures associated with online behavior. However, the majority agreed that social media contributed positively to their life satisfaction. The study recommends that students avoid comparing themselves with others on social media, as such comparisons can lead to stress and dissatisfaction, and instead reduce screen time and engage more in reading activities to improve academic outcomes and overall well-being.
Keywords: Social Media, Psychological Well-being, University Level, Students
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