Connectivism and Behavioural Addiction: Investigating the Relationship between Loneliness and Study Habits among Social Networking Sites (SNSs) addicted Students

Altaf Ahmad Sheikh; Manzoor Ahmad Rather

Connectivism and Behavioural Addiction: Investigating the Relationship between Loneliness and Study Habits among Social Networking Sites (SNSs) addicted Students

Author(s)	Altaf Ahmad Sheikh, Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Rather
Country	India
Abstract	The connectivism, as a new learning approach, emphasizes the role of networks, technology, and online platforms in facilitating learning. This learning theory, which encourages continuous engagement with digital tools, social media, and online resources for both academic and social purposes, can unintentionally contribute to online addiction known as Behavioral addiction among users. As students rely heavily on these platforms for collaboration, information retrieval, and communication, they may feel compelled to remain connected at all times, leading to excessive screen time. The constant flow of instant feedback, social validation, and peer interaction can foster addictive behaviours, particularly when students feel the need to constantly check for updates or stay involved in ongoing discussions. Additionally, the blending of learning with leisure activities, such as using social media platform for both academic and entertainment purposes, can blur boundaries and make it difficult for students to disconnect. Without proper self-regulation and time management, the consistent integration of digital environments especially You-tub, Twitter, Facebook etc,. into everyday life can lead to dependency, contributing to social networking addiction (SNA) known as behavioral addiction. Thus, while connectivism offers a robust framework for modern learning, it requires careful implementation to prevent overuse and ensure a balanced relationship with technology. Based on the insights cited above, the authors have formulated the following objectives for the present investigation: 1) To examine the prevalence of behavioural addiction among college students, and 2) To investigate the correlation between loneliness and study habits among college students exhibiting behavioural addictive tendencies. Descriptive research methodology was applied to achieve the above mentioned objectives. The study identified 600 college students exhibiting SNS addiction from a sample of 1,450 subjects. The results of the study reveal that there is a significant negative correlation between study habits and loneliness among college-going SNS behavior addictive students
Keywords	Connectivism, SNS Addictive behavior, Study Habits, Loneliness.
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-22

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