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5 articles for “Social media addiction”
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Addiction to Social Media Platforms Among Undergraduate Students
Abstract: Social media addiction is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with social media platforms, leading to an inability to control the urge to engage with them, which in turn disrupts various aspects of life. A substantial majority, approximately 90%, of individuals aged 18 to 29 years, utilize some form of social media. Statistics suggest that the global prevalence of social media addiction exceeds 210 million individuals. The study sought to assess …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Spirituality-Based Psychotherapies in Relation to Social Media Addiction: A Review
Abstract: Social media addiction has become a pressing concern, characterized by compulsive usage that significantly impacts mental health. In the digital age, where the boundaries between the virtual and the real have blurred, social networking sites (SNS) have emerged as pivotal platforms that shape the lives of young people. Most people's life now revolve around social networking sites, particularly those of teens. Excessive engagement with social media can have adverse effects …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Navigating the Digital Frontier: An In-depth Analysis of Classroom Digitalization
Abstract: When we talk about the Internet, we think about the likes of social media, or platforms like Google which has an unfathomable archive of information which is available for any and every individual to use up to their own likings. However, there are several challenges and complexities associated with the Internet's impact on social interactions. The issues of online harassment, privacy, and the addictive nature of social media have become …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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The Awareness–Behaviour Paradox: Media Literacy and Social Media Risk Behaviour Among Nigerian Undergraduates
Abstract: Background: The proliferation of internet-capable devices and social media platforms has created an intricate web of risks for Nigerian undergraduates, including cyberbullying, addiction, misinformation, and exposure to indecent content. While media literacy has been widely proposed in Western scholarship as a sustainable intervention for responsible online behaviour, its protective mechanisms remain insufficiently understood in non-Western contexts, particularly with respect to the psychological pathways through which literacy operates. Objectives: This study …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 121–126 Read article
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Effects of Reels and short videos on human mind and Academic Life
Abstract: The rapid rise of short-form video platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts has fundamentally reshaped the way people consume information and entertainment. While these applications offer quick engagement and social connection, their excessive use has raised serious concerns about their psychological and academic impacts. This research investigates the relationship between short-form video addiction, mindfulness, academic anxiety, and academic engagement among university students. Drawing upon the theoretical framework …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article