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Moderating Role Of Attention Control In The Relationship Between Academic Distraction And Performance, V. Deepa, R. Sujatha, Hasnan Baber
Moderating Role Of Attention Control In The Relationship Between Academic Distraction And Performance, V. Deepa, R. Sujatha, Hasnan Baber
Higher Learning Research Communications
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of social media engagement, which includes frequency of using social media platforms (FSMP) and social media involvement, on the academic distraction and academic performance of the student. The study further tests the moderating role of attention control on the relationship between academic distraction and academic performance.
Method: Data were collected from 272 students studying in universities in India. Students answered questions on the frequency of visiting social media platforms and social media involvement, components of academic distraction, and attention control. AMOS software was used to test the structural model. …