How digital stress affects academic procrastination and subjective well-being: mediating effect of ego depletion

The results of the current study show that students are negatively affected by digital stress. Digital stress increases ego depletion, which delays the fulfilment of important academic responsibilities. It can also undermine students' positive perceptions of their lives. These effects may also stem from ego depletion. Consequently, students may be susceptible to the detrimental impact of digital media tools when striving for academic achievement. The study offers theoretical and practical recommendations for researchers and university administrators.