A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED COLLEGES AT COIMBATORE

Social media has become an integral part of daily life, especially among students, including nursing students.It influences communication, learning habits, social interactions, and mental health.Objectives:1.To assess the pattern of social media usage among nursing students.2.To evaluate the impact of social media use on academic performance.3.To assess the psychological and social effects of social media use.4.To determine the association between social media use and variables such academic performance, stress, and sleep patterns.Design: Descriptive crosssectional design.Population: Nursing students from selected colleges in Coimbatore.