Digital Distractions: Examining the Impact of Screen Time and Social media on Student Engagement
Abstract
Students' classroom behaviour is heavily influenced by social media and screen time, which can lead to a decrease in focus and increased distraction, and even to collaboration, as illustrated by research that shows both negative impacts of decreased attention and positive impacts of increased peer interaction through digital tools 1, 2. This outline describes the framework of an academic paper based on established research.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Digital Media and Philosophy
Educational Technology in Learning
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN