DOI:- https://doi.org/10.64880/shikshasamvad.v3i4.24

Author(s) : Miss Basanti Bera¹, Mr. Pramod Behera²

Abstract

The rapid expansion of social media has transformed the daily lives of university students, influencing their communication patterns, learning experiences, and psychological well-being. While social media offers opportunities for knowledge sharing, academic collaboration, and social interaction, concerns remain regarding its potential effects on students’ mental health and academic performance. This study investigates the relationship between social media usage, anxiety levels, and academic achievement among undergraduate students of Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar. A quantitative survey design was adopted for the study. Data were collected from 60 undergraduate students selected through simple random sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to assess students’ social media usage patterns, anxiety-related symptoms, and academic performance. Descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, along with the independent samples t-test, were employed to analyze the data. The findings revealed no statistically significant differences between students with low and high social media usage in terms of anxiety levels or academic performance (t = 0.03, p > 0.05). The results suggest that social media usage, by itself, is not a significant predictor of either psychological distress or academic achievement among the participants. Furthermore, descriptive findings indicate that students primarily use social media for educational and entertainment purposes, reflecting a balanced pattern of engagement.The study concludes that the effects of social media are largely dependent on the nature, purpose, and intensity of use rather than the amount of time spent online. Moderate and purposeful engagement with social media may support learning and communication without adversely affecting mental health or academic outcomes. These findings contribute to the growing body of literature on digital behavior among university students and highlight the importance of promoting responsible and educationally meaningful social media practices.

Keywords: Social Media Usage, Mental Health, Anxiety, Academic Performance, Undergraduate Students, Higher Education, Digital Learning.

Cite this Article: 

Miss Basanti Bera¹, Mr.Pramod Behera², “Assessing the Impact of Social Networking Platform on Student’s Mental Health and Academic Outcome” Shiksha Samvad International Open Access Peer-Reviewed & Refereed Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ISSN: 2584-0983 (Online), Volume 03, Issue 04, Pp.220-230, June-2026. Journal URL: https://shikshasamvad.com/