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Unplugging for Wellness: Psycho-behavioral Impact of Social Media Detox in Medical Students Ali, Hazhmat; Shalan, Deemah; Ahmed, Lubna; Abdulazeez, Ahmed; Ahmed, Bira; Khamo, Mohammed
Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia Vol. 31, No. 2
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Social media detoxification has emerged as a strategy for enhancing well-being. This study investigates the effects of social media detox on the psychological well-being and academic performance of students. A total of 361 medical students participated in this study. After obtaining formal consent, the participants completed a structured survey administered in a controlled setting. The survey included sections on demographics, patterns of social media use (e.g., time spent, platforms accessed, and primary motivations), and standardized psychological assessment scales. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26. Most students (75.9%) reported using multiple social media platforms, with 36% spending two to four hours daily on these platforms. A substantial proportion (38.2%) exhibited signs of addiction, and nearly half (49.9%) perceived social media as having a negative impact on their mental health. Students in the detox group reported significantly improved sleep quality, reduced anxiety and stress, and enhanced academic performance (p
Co-Authors Abdulazeez, Ahmed Ahmed, Bira Ahmed, Lubna Ali, Hazhmat Khamo, Mohammed