Searching for a correlation between perceived self-efficacy and screen time.

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Date

2024-07-03

Type of Work

Department

University of Baltimore. Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences.

Program

University of Baltimore. Master of Science in Interaction Design and Information Architecture.

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CC0 1.0 Universal
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Abstract

This research aims to determine whether there is a correlation between screen time and perceived general self-efficacy. Prior research identifies a negative correlation between the two, and further research will contribute to the strength of that hypothesis. An analysis of internet addiction and its ties to self-efficacy was performed, and three elements were selected for testing - perceived general self-efficacy (GSE), total weekly screen time, and average daily screen time. Based on the analyses and test findings, this research demonstrates that screen time negatively correlates with perceived general self-efficacy.