A Study to Determine the Influence of Social Networking sites on Mental Health of Nursing Students at ERA College of Nursing

The study was conducted to determine the impacts of social networking sites on the mental health of nursing students at Era College of Nursing (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh). We took 100 students from bsc nursing 2nd and 3rd semester students most of the students were from the age group between 20-22 years. The objectives of the study was to asses the use of social networking sites among nursing students and correlation between impact of social networking sites and mental illness. Methodology of the Study: This study uses a descriptive research design; we used non-probability convenient sample technique We took 10 samples for the pilot study and 100 samples for the main study from Era Nursing College. For data collection, we used the Likert scale methodology, including demographic variables. Our tool was statistically applied to check mental health. Result and Conclusion: Among 100 nursing students, most were aged 20–22 years, with a balanced mix of home and hostel residents. The majority had family incomes between ₹21,000–30,000 and regular internet access, mainly via mobile data. Over half used two or three social networking sites, primarily for academic purposes, with 3–4 hours of daily usage being most common. Mental health scores were mostly average (75%), with 10% good and 14% poor. Chi-square analysis showed stronger associations with the number of sites used, family income, and purpose of use, while age and residence showed weaker links. Majority of the student (scored average (75%) that means there is a moderate effect of social networking sites on mental health of Nursing students. There is mild anxiety and depression present among nursing students. However excessive use of internet (5-6 hrs daily ) in rest of the 15 % student there is increased chance of indicating negative influence on mental health such as reduced focus, mental fatigue etc. The result conclude that balanced social networking sites usage support academic performance and helps to connect with people socially without severely harming the mental health of Nursing students. However the excessive use of internet may contribute to mental illness..