Detrimental Effects of Excessive Screen Time on College Students
Technology is taking a strong grasp of college students' lives. Nearly every task of the day is digitalized whether it be lectures, assignments, entertainment, or even communication. Although the frontier of simplicity and ease, technology is not all charm. It has some negative implications but what exactly are they? Average College Student Screen Time and its Effects A study from Baylor University found that male students tend to spend an average of 8 hours a day on their phones while female students spend an average of 10. Adding the time spent on other devices such as laptops, tablets, and TVs, takes the overall time to nearly half a day. This is no surprise since technology is found in every corner of our homes and used for nearly everything. However, such a profound screen time can have some adverse effects. Physical strain to eyes and body Sleep deprivation Loss of cognitive ability Impaired social skills Lower self esteem Time spent on screens has an indirect relationship wi...