Studies show that about 80-95% of college students procrastinate at least once during their studies.

47% of the participants procrastinate by going online and sleep later than they intended. 

A study in the UK indicates that 38.9% of the participants showed prevalence of smartphone addiction.

The study concluded that smartphone addiction was associated with poorer sleep. Over half of the participants exhibited poor sleep quality. A large portion of young adults attending university are dealing with smartphone addiction, which is linked to late smartphone usage hours and time spent on their devices.

According to studies, excessive and addictive phone usage can negatively affect students’ skills and cognitive abilities which they need for academic success and learning. Procrastination can have a negative impact on academic performance, often resulting in a lower GPA.

However, research has shown that interactions with virtual animals can boost academic performance!