THE EFFECT OF PROLONGED SOCIAL MEDIA USE ON SLEEP QUALITY OF CLASS 2024C STUDENTS

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between the duration of social media usage and the sleep quality of students in class 2024C. Social media plays a significant role in students’ daily routines as a source of communication, entertainment, and information; however, prolonged use—particularly at night—may adversely affect sleep patterns. Method: A quantitative correlational approach was employed using data collected through an online questionnaire that included measures of social media usage duration and sleep quality based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A purposive sample of 41 students participated, and the data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and simple linear regression with SPSS version 25. Results: The findings indicate a significant negative correlation between social media usage duration and sleep quality, suggesting that students who spend more time on social media tend to experience poorer sleep quality. Novelty: This study provides empirical evidence on the detrimental impact of excessive social media engagement on students’ sleep health, highlighting the urgent need for digital well-being interventions among university students.