A STATISTICAL INVESTIGATION OF SMARTPHONE USAGE PATTERNS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

Mr. M.  Karthik; S. Alagu; Deborah Dilip A

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i11s.2026.8229

Authors

Mr. M. Karthik Assistant Professor, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur, Chennai
Dr.S.Alagu Assistant Professor, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur, Chennai
Deborah Dilip.A Assistant Professor, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Padur, Chennai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i11s.2026.8229

Keywords:

Smartphone Usage, Academic Achievement, Higher Education Students, Mobile Usage Patterns, Student Performance, Digital Learning, Social Media Usage, Smartphone Addiction, Learning Behaviour, Educational Technology

Abstract [English]

Smartphones have become an essential part of students’ daily lives, especially in higher education. They are widely used for communication, entertainment, social networking and academic purposes. While smartphones provide easy access to learning resources and information, excessive usage may negatively affect students’ concentration, study habits and academic performance. The present study investigates how smartphone usage habits influence the academic performance of higher education students. The research focuses on understanding how mobile usage behaviour influences learning outcomes and student productivity. The findings of the study are expected to create awareness about balanced smartphone usage and encourage responsible digital habits among students.

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