Direct and Indirect Effects of Social Media on Academic Engagement

The Role of Content Consumption and Self-Regulation

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ID21347237
AuthorsHarisa Mardiana (0000-0001-5019-2213, Universitas Buddhi Dharma Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi, corresponding author)
Year2026
Publication date2026-01-12
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-0574 • E-ISSN: 2515-5741
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00220574261416477
OpenAlexW7123337535
LanguageEN
References cited33

This study explores how social media usage affects academic engagement and distraction among Indonesian university students. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Cognitive Theory, it examines the mediating roles of content consumption and time management, and the moderating roles of self-regulation and purpose of use. Data from 200 undergraduates were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results show that social media positively influences academic engagement when used purposefully and managed effectively, but excessive use leads to distraction. Taken together, findings suggest that universities should actively promote digital literacy and self-regulation to maximize the academic benefits of social media

Consumption (sociology) · Distraction · Indonesian · Media consumption · Media literacy · Social cognitive theory · Social influence · Social media · Structural equation modeling · Digital Marketing and Social Media · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Knowledge Management and Sharing

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