Breaking the Loop, Finding the Balance: Predictors of Social Media Detox among Graduate Students
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2024
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ALISE
Abstract
Social media detox is recognized as an effective strategy for mitigating the negative
impacts of excessive social media usage. This study explores the factors influencing graduate
students’ decisions to engage in social media detox. Factors related to social media overload and
general social media experience were examined as potential predictors. Data were collected using
an online survey from 179 graduate students who are active on social media. The results of the
study revealed a high prevalence of social media overload among graduate students, with
information overload emerging as the strongest predictor of social media detox. This suggests that
effectively managing the constant influx of information on social media platforms is crucial for
reducing stress and promoting digital well-being among graduate students. The study provides
practical implications and further research directions for promoting digital well-being and
enhancing information management skills.
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social media, information use, information needs, education
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Dilinika, J.M.S., Huanga, Kuo-Ting (2024), Breaking the Loop, Finding the Balance: Predictors of Social Media Detox among Graduate Students.ALISE.