Digital addiction (DA), an umbrella term referring to addiction to any type of digital media,
such as the internet, smartphone, digital games, and social media, is a significant factor …

As coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) continues to disrupt pretertiary education
provision and examinations in the United Kingdom, urgent consideration must be given to …

This study investigates students' social networks and mental health before and at the time of
the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, using longitudinal data collected since 2018. We …

Objective Scholars have debated the COVID-19's full and partial lockdowns' effectivity to
control the transmission of the new case. They emphasized the provision of required …

BACKGROUND: Instagram statistic has attracted roughly one billion, monthly active users. In
2021, Instagram belonged to the most popular social networks worldwide. It has been …

Individuals with depressive symptoms are more likely to be isolated in their social networks,
which can further increase their symptoms. Although social interactions are an important …

In learning communities, students share their knowledge which might contribute to academic
performance. This study disentangles peer selection from influence processes in modelling …

Peer influence is an instrument of change, with outcomes that are not preordained: The
same processes that make influence a source of harm also make it a valuable interpersonal …

Informal social relations, such as friendships, are crucial for the well-being and success of
students at all levels of education. Network interventions can aim at providing contact …

Aim To analyse the possible association between decreased physical and social activity and
an increase in the use of mobile devices, internet, and social networks with increased …