From Screens to Dreams: How Social Media Influences Mind\nWandering

This study investigates the relationship between social media usage and mind wandering among college students. The objective is to examine how screen time spent on social media predicts levels of mind wandering and GPA. Additionally, it seeks to identify differences in mind wandering based on social media usage, gender, and GPA. Data were collected from a sample of 904 college students. The findings reveal a significant relationship between social media usage and mind wandering, with screen time on social media playing a significant role in predicting mind wandering. Additionally, differences in mind wandering were found based on social media usage and GPA. However, no differences were observed based on gender. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the influential role of social media in driving mind wandering among college students. These findings provide valuable insights into the complex relationship between digital engagement and cognitive processes in academic settings.