Impact of Personality Traits, Social Media Addiction, and Academic Resilience in College Students

Abstract

Academic resilience plays a crucial role in students’ ability to overcome challenges and succeed in higher education. This study explores the interplay between personality traits, social media addiction, and academic resilience among college students. Employing a cross-sectional correlational research design, a sample of 300 college students from Sialkot was selected through a convenience sampling technique. Data were gathered using the Big Five Personality Inventory (Goldberg, 1992), the Social Media Addiction Scale (Kuss & Griffiths, 2017), and the Academic Resilience Scale (Martin & Marsh, 2006). Statistical analyses, conducted using SPSS, revealed a significant positive correlation between personality traits and academic resilience, as well as between social media addiction and academic resilience. Furthermore, t-test analyses indicated that social media addiction had both positive and negative influences on academic resilience, highlighting the differential effects based on individual differences. These findings emphasize the need for educational institutions to implement tailored interventions addressing social media addiction while fostering resilience through personality-focused support mechanisms. The study contributes to the growing discourse on academic resilience in the digital age, offering valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and mental health professionals seeking to enhance student well-being and academic success.