30, August 2026

ANALYZING THE EFFECT OF SCREEN TIME AND SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE AND THE EMOTIONAL OUTCOME OF THE ADOLOSCENTS

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-8; AUG-2026

Author(s): Dr. P. V. NANDHINI

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Assistant Professor, UG Department of Commerce CA, NGM College, Pollachi.

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202608016     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202608016


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Abstract The rapid growth of digital technology has made screen time and social media an integral part of adolescents’ daily lives, raising concerns about their emotional well-being. This study examines the relationship between screen time, social media usage and emotional outcomes, particularly anxiety, feelings of inadequacy, negative feelings and social exclusion among adolescents. The study is based on primary data collected from 169 adolescents through a structured questionnaire using random sampling. The data were analysed using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability test and Pearson correlation analysis. The reliability analysis produced a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.828, indicating good internal consistency. The findings reveal that adolescents experience considerable emotional effects associated with social media usage. Anxiety and negative feelings showed a strong positive correlation (r = .708, p < .001). Significant positive relationships were also observed between feelings of inadequacy, scrolling behaviour and feelings of exclusion. A perfect positive correlation was identified between scrolling and exclusion (r = 1.000, p < .001), indicating possible redundancy between the two measures. Overall, the study demonstrates that excessive and passive social media engagement is associated with adverse emotional outcomes among adolescents. The study highlights the importance of mindful digital engagement, appropriate screen-time boundaries, digital literacy and maintaining healthy offline relationships to support adolescents’ emotional well-being.
Screen time, social media usage, adolescents, emotional well being, anxiety, social exclusion

Dr. P. V. NANDHINI (2026); Analyzing The Effect of Screen Time and Social Media Usage and the Emotional Outcome of the Adolescents,  International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-8, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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