Consequences of Screen-Based lifestyle Among University Students: An Empirical Study Based on Moderated Mediation Model in Pakistan

  • Yasir Karim Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Waqas Manzoor
  • Syeda Sana Zainab
  • Atteeq ur Rahman
  • Dania Yousaf

Abstract

Screen based life have drastic effects on the mental health patterns of the university students and is causing serious psychological issues. In the light of Social learning theory this study develops a moderated mediation model to see how university students perceive their mental health patterns in relation to their screen-based life style. In this regard, 127 students of different universities of Islamabad were selected using convenience sampling. The results revealed that screen-based life style is negatively related to mental health patterns and physical activity mediated the negative relationship. Moreover, the self-efficacy potentially moderated the negative relationship between screen-based life style, physical activity and mental health patterns. Thus, by providing empirical evidence this study contributes in testing social learning theory from the perspectives of students in a developing country Pakistan.      

Published
2023-12-13