A mediating analysis of mental health impacts in the relationship of digital device and digital communication with academic performance

Ting Tin Tin and Ooi Yih Ming and Yap Li Jin and Ng Wei Sheng and Khor Qian Rou and Wan Nor Al-Ashekin Wan Husin and Ali Aitizaz and Lee Kuok Tiung and Sunday A. Afolalu and Umar Farooq Khattak (2024) A mediating analysis of mental health impacts in the relationship of digital device and digital communication with academic performance. Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, 22 (2). pp. 1-20. ISSN 1727-4915

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Abstract

In this digital era, smartphones and social media play an irreplaceable role in the lives of youth. Whether for studying, entertaining, or relaxing, they serve various purposes as needed. This study analyzes the relationship between digital devices and digital communication with mental health and academic performance, along with mediating variables such as CGPA, smartphone and social media usage habits, and current mental states. Seven variables and a sample size of 104 were collected to identify how smartphone and social media usage habits affect the mental state of youth as well as their academic performance. Pearson Correlation and mediating analysis (PROCESS MACRO) were used to analyze the sampled data to find relationships between the variables. This research highlights the relationship between smartphone and social media usage and the mental health states of youth and their academic performance. The results of the Pearson Correlation and Mediating Analysis have shown that 10 of the hypotheses are accepted and 8 of the hypotheses are rejected. This study significantly contributes to understanding of the impact of excessive digital usage on youth mental health in Malaysia, providing crucial insights for future research.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Mental Health Youth Smartphone Social Media Academic Performance
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology (General) > HM(1)-1281 Sociology > HM711-806 Groups and organizations R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine > RA421-790.95 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive medicine > RA790-790.95 Mental health. Mental illness prevention
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	12 Mar 2025 15:38
Last Modified:	12 Mar 2025 15:38
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43156

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