1*HOD (Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing Dept), Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat. Email: kiranchani1@gmail.com
2Professor, SGRRU College of Nursing, Patelnagar, Dehradun.
3Professor, Parul Institute of Nursing, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
4Associate Professor, College of Nursing Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore.
5Professor cum Vice Principal, Yengkhom Netramani College of Nursing, Kakching, Manipur.
6Principal, Leirik Institute of Nursing, Manipur.
7Assistant Professor, The Assam Royal Global University, Assam.
8Associate Professor, AIIMS, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
In the era of digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and social media are increasingly being integrated into educational systems, resulting in the emergence of smart learning environments. These technologies have the potential to enhance academic performance and support mental well-being by personalizing learning experiences, promoting collaboration, and offering academic and emotional support. The aim of the study was to assess the use of artificial intelligence based learning and social media in academic learning, examine students' perceptions of their influence on academic performance through smart learning, and explore their impact on students' mental well-being. The present study employed a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional research design. A total of 100 nursing students were randomly selected from a selected nursing college. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising four sections with a 5-point Likert scale and were analysed using descriptive statistics. Prior informed consent was obtained from all participants before the commencement of the study, and their voluntary participation was ensured. The findings revealed that 56% of the students reported very high use of AI in academic learning, followed by 38% with high use and 6% with moderate use. Regarding social media use for academic purposes, 6% reported moderate use, 60% high use, and 34% very high use. Perceptions toward the use of AI and social media indicated that 4% of students had a moderate positive perception, 51% a high positive perception, and 45% a very high positive perception of their impact on academic performance. With respect to mental well-being, 53% of students experienced a moderate or mixed impact, while 47% reported a high and predominantly positive impact from the use of AI and social media. The study concludes that artificial intelligence and social media are extensively used by nursing students and are perceived to positively influence academic performance through enhanced learning support and collaboration. Although most students reported a favourable impact on mental well-being, a notable proportion experienced mixed effects, indicating the need for balanced use. Further research with larger samples is recommended to understand long-term academic and psychological outcomes.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, Academic Performance, Mental Well-being, Perceptions, Impact.
How to cite this article: Chanu TK, Paonam DC, Contractor YD, Suseela S, Devi WR, Priyadarshini G, Sharma PJ, Katwal J. Artificial Intelligence and Social Media on Academic Performance and Mental Well-Being: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study on Student Perceptions and Impact in Smart Learning. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(10s): 855-859; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.10s.100
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