Interpersonal Engagement across Levels of Digital Engagement among Higher Secondary Students
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This study examines the influence of digital engagement on interpersonal engagement among higher secondary students. Data were collected from 470 students in Kozhikode district through a survey method. Data were collected by using the tools Questionnaire on Digital Engagement and Interpersonal Engagement Scale (Arya & Muneer, 2024). The data were analyzed using percentage analysis and one-way ANOVA. The study found that all the students studied used digital devices and most of them (66.4%) were for academic purposes. The ANOVA results show that excessive use of social media and digital games (more than 3 hours) significantly reduced students' interpersonal engagement (p < .01). The use of technology for academic purposes does not adversely affect social relationships. This study highlights the need to maintain a balance between technology and direct social interactions.
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