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Impact of Smartphone Usage on Academic Performance: A Study on Higher Education Students

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  • D A Akuratiya

    (Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, ATI-Dehiwala, SLIATE, Sri Lanka)

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As smartphones become increasingly integrated into academic settings, understanding their impact on student performance is crucial. This study investigates how interaction competency which means communication skills, smartphone self-efficacy, and behavioral intention to use a smartphone affect academic performance. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys and interviews. Results indicate a significant positive relationship between interaction competency, smartphone self-efficacy, behavioral intention, and academic performance. Students with higher interaction competency and smartphone self-efficacy tend to perform better academically. Additionally, a strong behavioral intention to use smartphones positively influences academic outcomes. Interviews highlighted nuanced perspectives on smartphone usage and confirmed the quantitative findings. Participants described how interaction competence facilitated effective communication and collaboration, positively impacting their academic endeavors. Moreover, smartphone self-efficacy influenced confidence in utilizing educational resources and managing study routines. Thus, promoting interaction competency and smartphone self-efficacy among students should be combined with strategies to develop responsible smartphone usage for academic purposes. However, limitations in the study include potential biases in self-reported data and the generalizability of findings to broader populations.

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  • D A Akuratiya, 2024. "Impact of Smartphone Usage on Academic Performance: A Study on Higher Education Students," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(3s), pages 43-51, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:3s:p:43-51
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