SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2025
A meta-analysis of the impact of technology related factors on students' academic performance.
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- Screen use, health status, and self-perceived academic performance among Swedish dental and nursing students: an exploratory cross-sectional survey study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Internet Gaming Disorder, Sleep Quality, and Gaming Time Among High School and University Students in Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Short video addiction is associated with students' academic disengagement: a moderated mediation analysis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Digital media use and cognitive networks in medical students: linking screen time with intelligence and academic performance.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- A sex-specific difference in smartphone addiction, physical activity level, and cognitive functions among university students.AIMS public health · 2026Article
- Daily behavioral profiles and academic underperformance among university students: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The impact of artificial intelligence perception on university students' academic engagement: the mediating role of academic motivation and the moderating role of academic self-efficacy.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Phubbing behaviors and psychological well-being: correlates and sociodemographic profiles in university students from Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Association of problematic usage of the internet with burnout, depression, insomnia and quality of life among Hungarian recreational esports players: a cross sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: The relationship between students' smartphone addiction, social media use, video games play, and their academic performance has been widely studied, yet the existing literature presents inconsistent findings. This meta-analysis synthesizes current research to provide a comprehensive examination of the impact of these technologies on academic achievement. Methods: A total of 63 studies (yielding 64 effect sizes) were included, encompassing a sample of 124,166 students from 28 countries. The meta-analysis utilized correlation coefficients and sample sizes, reporting results based on the random effects model. Key statistics such as the Fisher's Results and discussion: The meta-analysis revealed a small but statistically significant negative association between smartphone use, social media use, video game playing, and students' academic performance [
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