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July 7, 2026Open Access

Usage of Social Media Among University Students: A Study of Patterns, Impact and Perceptions

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SLsingh LovepreetSGSarwer Gulam

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Overview

Quantitative survey examines social media usage patterns in university students, highlighting impacts on academics and wellbeing.

Key Points

  • To investigate social media usage patterns among university students and assess its impact on various aspects of their lives.
  • Quantitative descriptive survey method used for data collection.
  • Data gathered from 502 students at Guru Kashi University using a standardized Social Media Usage Scale.
  • Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage used for data analysis.
  • Facebook was the most used platform, followed by YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
  • Majority of students spent 1-3 hours daily on social media for chatting and media content.
  • Excessive social media use contributed to academic delays, sleep disturbances, and reduced productivity.

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Lovepreet et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4c9711331bc25c9e5f4348https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21203442
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