The Vicious Circle of Screen Time and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students
Abstract: The present study investigates the relationship between screen time and academic achievement among secondary school students, focusing on the cyclical nature of this relationship- wherein declining academic performance leads to increased screen time, which in turn further erodes scholastic performance. The study examines differences based on demographic variables including gender (male/female), locality (rural/urban), parental education (educated/uneducated), and type of school management (government, government-aided, and private). A sample of 250 secondary school students from 15 schools was selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured Screen Time Usage Scale and academic records. Findings reveal that students with excessive screen time demonstrate significantly lower academic achievement, with meaningful variations across locality and school management type. The study calls for collaborative intervention strategies involving educators, parents, and policymakers to break this vicious cycle.
Keywords: Screen Time, Academic Achievement, Secondary School Students, Vicious Circle, Digital Distraction
How to Cite?: Dr. M. Nalinilatha, "The Vicious Circle of Screen Time and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1607-1610, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26525152103, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26525152103