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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Short-form videos and attention span in college students
Authors
Dr. Renu Aggarwal
Abstract
The rapid rise of short-form video platforms such as
Facebook Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels has generated increasing
concern about their influence on the cognitive abilities and academic
performance of university students. As people watch more short, exciting
videos—often for more than one to two hours a day—researchers are starting to
look at how this phenomenon affects attention span, critical thinking, and the
ability to stay focused on tasks. Current studies show that using short-form
videos for a long time is linked to poorer academic results, meaning that
watching these fast-paced videos a lot can make it harder to pay attention,
process information, and remember things. The way these platforms are designed
to keep users hooked may make it harder for people to focus on long-term
academic work, as they tend to pay more attention to quick, exciting content
instead. Given the competitive academic environments students navigate,
understanding the mechanisms underlying these cognitive shifts is essential.
This paper therefore investigates the multifaceted relationship between
short‑form video consumption and attention spans among college students,
exploring both direct cognitive effects and broader implications for academic
engagement and performance.
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Pages:82-87
How to cite this article:
Dr. Renu Aggarwal "Short-form videos and attention span in college students". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 82-87
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