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Level of Satisfaction and Impact of Digital Media on Academic Performance Among the University Students After COVID-19 Pandemic

  1. Sailaja Busi Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sri Shankara College of Nursing
  2. Harnisha P. Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sri Shankara College of Nursing
  3. Siji Sara Sunny Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sri Shankara College of Nursing
  4. Navyashree Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Sri Shankara College of Nursing

Abstract

The COVID-19 that occurred in 2019 altered the lifestyle of the people in the world. Due to COVID-19, many changes happened in the world, and it took time for everyone to adapt to the new life. It also resulted in the closure of schools and other educational institutions. Accessibility to the internet has drastically improved, such that there has been an increased dependency on the internet for information by students. This study has aimed to understand the level of satisfaction and impact of digital media on academic performance among university students after the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the study have shown a significant impact and disturbances in the overall psychological well-being of the students.

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