Impact of Digital Device Usage on Academic Achievement, Psychological Health, and General Well-being among University Faculty: A Cross-sectional Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 283
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- 1.Academic performance questionnaire
研究概览
简要总结
The study investigates the repercussions of digital device usage on the academic achievement, psychological health, and general well-being of university faculty members through a cross-sectional approach. Researchers aimed to discern the extent to which the integration of digital devices into professional and personal life affects educators. The study collected data from a diverse sample of university faculty, employing surveys and assessments to gauge digital device usage patterns, academic performance, psychological health indicators, and overall well-being.
Preliminary findings indicate a nuanced relationship between digital device usage and academic outcomes, with varied effects on psychological health and general well-being. The study explores potential factors influencing this dynamic, including the nature of digital tasks, frequency of use, and individual coping mechanisms. The research sheds light on the challenges and benefits associated with digital device integration among university faculty, providing valuable insights for academic institutions seeking to enhance the work-life balance and overall satisfaction of their educators. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding technology’s impact on the academic community, offering implications for policy development and support mechanisms tailored to the specific needs of faculty members in a digital age.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25.00 Year(s) 至 55.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •1.Full-time university faculty members actively engaged in teaching, research, or administrative roles.
- •2.Participants should have sufficient proficiency in the language of the study to understand and respond to surveys.
- •3.Faculty members who regularly use digital devices (e.g., laptops, tablets, smartphones) for work-related tasks.
排除标准
- •1.Faculty Members having previous history of Mental illness or taking medications.
- •2.Part-time or adjunct faculty members are excluded from the study.
- •3.Faculty members who decline to provide informed consent for participation are excluded.
- •4.Faculty members directly involved in the planning or execution of the study may be excluded to prevent potential bias.
结局指标
主要结局
1.Academic performance questionnaire
时间窗: Baseline and after 2 weeks follow up will be done for participant responses.
2.Perceived stress scale will be used to evaluate mental stress before and after the Digital Device Usage intervention
时间窗: Baseline and after 2 weeks follow up will be done for participant responses.
3.WHO Quality of Life- BREF will be used to assess the overall quality of life across physical, social, psychological and environmental domains
时间窗: Baseline and after 2 weeks follow up will be done for participant responses.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Dr Mohammad Sidiq
Galgotias University