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This study aims to investigate the usage patterns and impacts of social media on university students' academic, social, and personal lives.

July 7, 2026Open Access

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

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This study aims to investigate the usage patterns and impacts of social media on university students' academic, social, and personal lives.
Quantitative descriptive survey method
Data collected from 502 students using the Social Media Usage Scale
Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage used for data analysis
Facebook was identified as the most popular platform, followed by YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
Most students spent 1-3 hours daily on social media, primarily for chatting and media downloading.
Excessive use was linked to academic delays, sleep disturbances, eye strain, and decreased productivity.

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Quantitative descriptive survey investigates social media usage impact on university students, highlighting important insights.

Lovepreet et al. (2026) studied this question.

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