Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advanced Research in Education, Teaching and Learning
Year: 2024
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The Impact of Smart phones on the Academic Performance of University Students
Iram Mushtaq
ABSTRACT:
Smart phones have become an important medium of connection and information. It is frequently used for social and academic purposes. This study examines the intricate relationship between smart phones usage patterns and academic performance among university students. Data was collected from 300 participants with the help of a Google survey form. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, factor analysis and logistic regression were used for the analysis of data. The findings revealed that the majority of students spend 1-3 hours daily on their smart phones with social media emerged as the primary purpose for usage. Despite prevalent smart phone usages, students reported relatively high cumulative grade point averages (CGPAs), indicating positive academic achievement levels. However, the analysis also uncovered that smart phone usage bring distractions while studying. Logistic regression analysis identified the significant predictors of CGPA, highlighting the importance of managing smart phone habits effectively. Multi-dimensional scaling and factor analysis provided insights into clustering of factors related to smart phone usage and academic performance. Overall these findings underscore the need for targeted intervention to promote responsible smart phone usage habits and support academic success among university students.
keywords: Academic performance, smart phones, university students, study habits, learning environment