Authors : Lew Stephen A. De Lara

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 10 - October

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Abstract : This research aims to examine the effects of digital distraction on the academic performance of students enrolled at Northern Samar Colleges, Inc. In today's digital age, students are increasingly exposed to various digital platforms such as social media, video games and messaging applications, which may interfere with their concentration, study habits, and overall academic outcomes. This study seeks to identify the correlation of digital distraction among students and assess how these distractions impact their academic performance, including grades, time management, and class engagement. In this study, Its discovered that there is no significance and correlation between academic performance and digital distraction.

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