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| Published: June 21, 2024

Relationship between Screen Time and Anxiety in GenZ

Yoshi Sharma

BA (Hons) Applied Psychology, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Noida, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Anjali Sahai Srivastava

Associate Professor – II, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Noida, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.333.20241202

DOI: 10.25215/1202.333

ABSTRACT

The widespread adoption of smartphones, tablets, and computers has dramatically changed how we live and connect with others. The study explores the correlation between screen time and anxiety levels among individuals in the Generation Z population. Leveraging the Beck Anxiety Inventory, participants self-reported both their average screen time and average screen time excluding work hours. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software, employing the Pearson correlation method to test hypotheses. The study comprised 117 participants, with a gender distribution of 60% females and 40% males. Findings revealed a positive association between overall screen time and anxiety. Additionally, a stronger correlation was observed between average screen time excluding work hours and anxiety, signifying heightened anxiety levels associated with leisure screen time.

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Screen time, Anxiety, GenZ

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Yoshi Sharma @ yoshi.sharma883@gmail.com

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.333.20241202

10.25215/1202.333

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Published in   Volume 12, Issue 2, April-June, 2024