Impact Of Social Media Use On The Mental Health Of University Students

Abstract

The excessive use of social media platforms has been found to have a negative effect on the mental health of university students. This study aims to find out the significant factors in students' irregular sleeping patterns, social media addiction negatively affects their mental health. In this study, 400 students were chosen to find the impact of too much social media sites use on their sleep patterns, self-satisfaction, anxiety, and depression. The validity of this study was further evaluated using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).