How Technology Transforms Students: Unpacking its Influence on Daily Life, Academic Learning, Social Bonds, and Mental Wellness
Keywords:
Technology, Digital Devices, University Students, Mental Health & Well-being, Academic Learning, Interpersonal Relationships, Social Interactions, Family, Friends, Teachers.
Abstract
This extensive study centered on the impact of technology, particularly digital devices, on contemporary society, with a special focus on university students. Participants (N=205) were selected through a simple random sampling with no age limit and gender biasness. It reveals that spending extended hours on digital devices lead to addiction and create sleep disruption. A complex relationship between technology and interpersonal interactions was found in fewer face-to-face encounters with family and friends. Furthermore, technology is reshaping students' learning experiences; a shift towards digital resources and feedback methods was observed, that have both positive & negative effects on teacher-student interactions and academic engagement. Besides all of these consequences, this addiction of technology significantly affects students' mental well-being, with most reporting negative impacts. The study suggested critical recommendations, such as teaching digital literacy, fostering communication, mental health awareness programs, and responsible use of AI in academic settings.
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digital footprints. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 46, 3176-3181.
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Literacy, 6(1), 57-76.
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Mobile Multimedia, 119-133.
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Technology in Education, 50(3), 214-225.
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among university students. Current psychology, 42(21), 17909-17917.
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opportunities. Frontiers in psychiatry, 10, 246.
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phone use, personality and leisure. Computers in human behavior, 43, 210-219.
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and low technology use elementary EFL classrooms in China. System, 84, 24-40.
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effect of aggression and impulse. Journal of Digital Convergence, 16(3), 395-405.
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The mediating role of social sensitivity and loneliness. Children and Youth Services Review, 118, 105434.
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INTEGRATION. EDUCATION. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference (Vol. 5, pp. 348-356).
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citizenship practices. Computers in the Schools, 37(3), 196-215.
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relationship with personality traits, loneliness and daily stress of students in Jahrom University of medical
Sciences in 2014: A cross-sectional analytical study. Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, 7(2),
131-136.
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Communication Overload and Mobile App Discontinued Intentions: A Cognition-Affect-Conation
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and Parents. Electronic Journal of E-learning, 14(1), 66-80.
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Nature Journal of Social Sciences, 3(4), 456-466.
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non‐digital feedback modes in higher education. British Journal of Educational Technology, 50(3), 1507-1523.
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education during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A systematic review. British Journal of Educational
Technology, 53(3), 593-619. https://bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjet.13190
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devices. Behaviour & Information Technology, 36(11), 1148-1161.
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The roles of achievement goal orientation and psychological resilience. Current Psychology, 42(20), 17074-
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Motivation, Digital Devices Ease Of Use Perception, Benefits Of Digital Technology And Digital Promotion
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Yadav, K. K., & Reddy, L. J. (2023). PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON COLLEGE
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usage on mobile devices in university students: a comparative survey. Library Hi Tech, 40(5), 1322-1336.
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Zhao, S., & Song, J. (2022). Unpacking the emotional experiences of learners in a blended learning context. Frontiers in
Psychology, 13, 879696. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.879696/ful
Published
2024-03-04
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Rehman, F., Sajjad, D. S., Saleem, D. S., & Omair, D. M. (2024). How Technology Transforms Students: Unpacking its Influence on Daily Life, Academic Learning, Social Bonds, and Mental Wellness. Journal of Social Sciences and Media Studies, 7(2), 77-89. https://doi.org/10.58921/jossams.07.02.0303
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