Effects of Social Media Use, Sleep Quality, and Quality of Life: A Correlational Study

Abstract

This study involves a qualitative, correlational research design to demonstrate the relationship between social media use, sleep quality and quality of life in young adults. Data was collected from a sample of 50 participants aged 18-25 years were distributed with online questionnaires, including Social Media Use Questionnaire (SMUQ), the Sleep Quality Scale (SQS) and the WHOQOL-BRIEF for Quality of Life. The study revealed a significantly positive correlation with social media use and sleep quality scores (indicating worse sleep), and significantly negative correlation between social media use and quality of life. Furthermore, higher scores on the sleep quality scale (indicating acute sleep problems) demonstrated a significant negative correlation with overall quality of life. The results highlighted that excessive social media engagement is strongly associated with disrupted sleep patterns and diminished well-being among young adults, emphasizing the need for targeted digital hygiene interventions.