Interpersonal Engagement across Levels of Digital Engagement among Higher Secondary Students

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.

Digital Engagement, Interpersonal Engagement, Higher Secondary Students.

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