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The Effects of Social Media Addiction on Students’ Academic Performance Introduction Social media has become one of the most powerful communication tools in modern society. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, X, and Snapchat are widely used by students for communication, entertainment, education, and business. Although social media has many benefits, excessive use can lead to addiction. Social media addiction has become a major concern among students because it affects concentration, learning habits, emotional health, and academic performance. This lecture explains the meaning, causes, effects, advantages, disadvantages, and possible solutions to social media addiction among students. 1. Meaning of Social Media Social media refers to online platforms and applications that allow people to create, share, and exchange information, messages, pictures, videos, and ideas through the internet. (cid:127) Facebook (cid:127) Instagram (cid:127) TikTok (cid:127) WhatsApp (cid:127) Telegram (cid:127) YouTube 2. Meaning of Social Media Addiction Social media addiction is the excessive and uncontrollable use of social media platforms to the extent that it negatively affects a person’s daily life, behavior, studies, relationships, and mental health. (cid:127) Students spend too much time online. (cid:127) They cannot stay away from social media for long. (cid:127) Social media affects their reading habits and concentration. (cid:127) They become anxious or uncomfortable