SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION AND STUDY HABITS AS MEDIATED BY GENDER
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This study investigates the relationship between social media addiction and study habits among Bachelor of Physical Education students, with gender serving as a mediating factor. It explores how social media addiction affects study habits. A quantitative research design was employed to explore how social media addiction affects study habits among Bachelor of Physical Education students. The respondents were identified through universal sampling. The researchers used two adapted questionnaires employing a five- point Likert scale to measure the levels of social media addiction and study habits. The statistical techniques used are mean, standard deviation and Pearson’s r. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between social media addiction and study habits. Gender did not mediate this relationship, suggesting no distinct patterns in how male and female students are affected. The results further implied the need for interventions to address excessive social media use among students to enhance their academic performance. These insights can help educators, policymakers, and researchers craft strategies to lessen the negative impact of social media addiction on learning behaviors in universities. By introducing more structured study routines and tackling the accompanying virtual distractions, they can run awareness campaigns and bolster digital literacy programs that empower students to engage more meaningfully with their coursework.
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