Impact of Social Media Usage on Sleep Quality Among Adults Aged 18–50 Years in Ramnagar Town of Uttrakhand State

Social media has become a routine part of daily life, but its overuse-especially late at night-raises concerns about its effect on health. This study examines how social media usage inuences sleep quality among adults aged 18 to 50 years in the Ramnagar region of Uttarakhand state. Data were collected from 100 participants (50 men and 50 women) through a self-structured online questionnaire. The responses were analysed using descriptive statistics, mean scores, and Pearson's correlation. The ndings revealed that more than half of the participants used social media mainly before bedtime, and nearly four out of ve admitted staying up late because of it. Most participants reported using their phones within 30 minutes before sleeping, which was linked to tiredness in the morning and daytime sleepiness. Interestingly, while many respondents experienced these difculties, a large number still felt satised with their sleep quality, showing a gap between perception and reality. Overall, the study highlights a clear association between late-night social media use and poor sleep outcomes. Promoting digital mindfulness and healthier bedtime routines may help improve sleep hygiene among adults in similar contexts.