INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social Media Use On Lifestyle Among Young Adults Aged (18-25years): A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Late-night social media use has become increasingly common among young adults because of widespread smartphone ownership and internet accessibility. Excessive nighttime social media use may disrupt sleep, reduce physical activity, affect emotional well-being, and contribute to unhealthy lifestyle behavior’s. Objective: To assess the impact of late-night social media use on lifestyle among young adults aged 18–25 years and to determine the association between selected demographic variables and lifestyle-related factors. Materials and Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 young adults aged 18–25 years in Hyderabad using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and the Chi-square test, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Results: Among the 100 participants, 67% were female and 33% were male. The study found that 47% reported poor sleep quality, 22% experienced daytime fatigue, 16% reported mood changes, and 25% had reduced physical activity. A significant association was observed between late-night social media use and physical activity (p = 0.008) and between age group and educational qualification (p = 0.005). Conclusion: Excessive late-night social media use has a significant impact on the lifestyle of young adults, particularly by affecting physical activity, sleep quality, and daily routines. Promoting digital wellness, healthy sleep hygiene, and responsible social media use may help reduce these adverse effects and improve the overall health and well-being of young adults.