AI The Impact of Social Media on Mental Clutter Among Students at Al Ain University – A Field Study

Abstract

   This study aimed to explore The Impact of Social Media on Mental Clutter Among Students at Al Ain University – A Field Study, by determining the degree of use of these programs, the effect of excessive use on mental distraction, and the suggestions that students can adopt to reduce this effect. The study used the correlational descriptive approach on a simple random sample of 70 male and female students from Al Ain University. The data was collected using a questionnaire consisting of two sections: the first deals with personal variables, and the second contains 15 items distributed over three main axes. The results showed that the degree of students' use of social media programs was average, as students used these applications on a daily basis but moderately. The effect of excessive use of social media software on distraction was moderate, as students found it difficult to focus on their assignments due to excessive use of these applications. Regarding the suggestions to minimize negative impacts, students pointed out the importance of setting certain times to stay away from these applications while studying or studying. The study concluded that students should be aware of the negative effects of excessive use of social media programs and provide strategies to reduce these effects.