Demographic Influences on Screen Time: Impacts on Academic Performance and Mental Health

Diyanshi Patel (Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India)
Pooja Vyas (Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India)
Dhara Patel (Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India)
Aryan Shah (Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India)
Rahul Chauhan (Unitedworld Institute of Management, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, India)
Andino Maseleno (Department of Information Systems, Institut Bakti Nusantara, Lampung, Indonesia)
R Rizal Isnanto (Department of Computer Engineering, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia)

International Journal of Psychology and Health Science
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): International Journal of Psychology and Health Science (October-December 2024)

This study examines the relationship between demographic factors—age, gender, and education level—and various aspects of screen time usage, including average screen time, academic performance, and associated health impacts such as anxiety and social life interactions. Using ANOVA, we found significant differences in average screen time based on age and education level, with younger and more educated individuals tending to engage more with digital devices for studying. Notably, academic performance was influenced by education level, while anxiety and social life were significantly affected by both education and age. These findings underscore the importance of considering demographic factors in understanding screen time behaviors. Future research should explore longitudinal effects and potential interventions to mitigate negative outcomes.