October 15, 2025

Internet and Social Media Habits Among Basrah University Students

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Survey assesses social media effects on academic performance and mental health in Iraqi university students, indicating mixed outcomes.

Social media negatively impacts academic performance, with 53.4% of students indicating distraction from studies.
While it enhances social connections, 30.9% report spending less time with friends and family due to social media.
The majority of students (60.7%) acknowledge social media’s role in improving interpersonal connections and information sharing.
Awareness initiatives are crucial to help students manage social media use and its implications on well-being.

Wahab et al. (2025) studied this question.

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