Screen Time Activity on Academic Productivity among College Students

Screen time activity has become an integral aspect of modern student life, encompassing both nonrecreational (educational) and recreational (leisure) use. Its influence on academic productivity presents both positive and negative dimensions. This study investigated the relationship between screen time activity and academic productivity among first-year college students of St. Paul University Philippines. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, utilizing stratified sampling based on gender and department. The study made use of the Level of Screen Time Activity and Level of Academic Productivity of Students Questionnaire developed by Narciso and Flores (2023), along with demographic data on gender and department. Results of the Pearson correlation analysis revealed a positive and significant relationship between screen time activity and academic productivity across gender and departmental groups. The findings indicate that although students engage in both academic and recreational screen use, their productivity remains high. Effective screen time management was found to positively influence academic outcomes. Hence, academic institutions are encouraged to promote hybrid learning models, time management initiatives, and digital literacy workshops to help students maximize the productive use of screen time.