Undergraduate Students Predisposition From Instagram And Snapchat Interactive Effect On Stress

Abstract

Undergraduate students use SNS for variety of purposes. The basic motives behind are gratification of their need for information, a sense of self belonging and a feel of connectivity with their peer group. Present study investigates social media networking application (snapchat and Instagram) their addictive use and effect on perceived stress levels of undergraduate students (N=659). Social media addition and frequency is measured for its effect on perceived stress levels of undergraduate students. Results indicated that that addictive use of SNS applications has significant impact on increased level of stress among undergraduate students. Results yielded that use of Snapchat and Instagram in class timings and during meals has a positive correlation with stress.