The Correlation Between Screen Time and Aggression Among College Students

Abstract

In the digital era, the pervasive use of screens from smartphones to laptops has led to concerns regarding their impact on mental health and behavior. This study examines the correlation between screen time (in minutes) and aggression levels among college students. A sample of 84 students (42 males and 42 females) aged 18–25 was surveyed. Aggression was measured using the buss & perry aggression questionnaire (1992), and screen time was self-reported over one month. Statistical analysis using pearson’s correlation coefficient (with a significance level of 0.05) revealed a weak negative correlation (r = -0.084) between screen time and aggression, which was not statistically significant. Which was not statistically significant at the 0.05 level (p > 0.05). The findings indicate that screen time does not directly influence aggression levels among college students.