Relationship Between Digital Reality Involvement, Psychological Well-being and Depression among South Valley University Students in Qena

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1 Nursing Specialist, South Valley University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Lecturer of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

4 Lecturer of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Egypt.

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Background: Digital media involvement has become an integral aspect of modern life, with individuals increasingly using these platforms for various purposes, including social interaction, information sharing, gaming and other form of entertainment. Aim: assess the relationship between digital reality involvement, psychological well-being and depression among students in South Valley University. Research design: A descriptive correlation research design was used in this study. Setting: The study was carried out at six colleges at south valley university. Sample: A convenient sample of 400 students was included in the study. Tools: Demographic data Questionnair, Social Media Engagement Questionnaire: SMEQ, Psychological Well-being (PWB) Scale, and Beck's Depression Inventory. Result: Digital engagement levels were moderate in 45.5% of students, and maximum in 37.8%. There is a negative correlation between digital reality involvement and the dimension of psychological well-being. Most students showed normal to mild levels of depression. Higher digital media involvement was significantly associated with higher depression levels (p = 0.008). Conclusion: Most student demonstrate moderate level of digital media involvement; digital media involvement was correlated with depression but it is does not have an effect on their psychological well-being. Recommendation:  Encourage real-life interaction, build digital awareness, talk openly about digital life, communicate openly about technology’s effects, promote digital literacy, raise mental health awareness, and implement protective digital policies.

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