New research shows that students who use digital technology excessively are less motivated to engage with their studies.
This effect is made worse by the increased feelings of loneliness that use of digital technology produces.
A total of 285 university students enrolled on a range of health-related degree courses participated in the study, which was conducted at Swansea University and the University of Milan.
The study found a negative relationship between internet addiction and motivation to study.
Students reporting higher levels of addiction also found it harder to organise their learning productively.
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