https://doi.org/10.65725/JCMCE/2S1/020JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN MANAGEMENT, COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS (JCMCE)
Volume 2, Special Issue 1, 2026
Special Issue : Algorithmic Economies: AI Across Digital Finance, Social Life, and Higher Education
Abstract:
The prevalent use of social media has become a fundamental aspect of students’ everyday lives, significantly affecting their sleep habits and mental health. This research explores how social media engagement impacts sleep duration, sleep quality, and students’ mental well-being. High levels of involvement with social networking sites, especially during late-night periods, are linked to delayed sleep initiation, shorter sleep duration, and frequent disruptions during sleep. Insufficient sleep, in turn, leads to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and diminished academic performance among students. The study underscores how elements such as screen time, emotional connections, and exposure to digital content can adversely affect psychological health. By reviewing existing literature and utilizing survey-based data, this research stresses the importance of moderate social media use and awareness.
Authors: Dr. D. Aruna, Angela Blessi S, Mahalakshmi A & Rupa Shree N L
Keywords: Social Media, Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, Mental Health, Students, Screen Time, Social Networking, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Academic Performance, Late-Night Social Media Use, Psychological Well-Being, Digital Content, Social Media Engagement.