Relationship between Physical Activity and Facebook Addiction among Athletes and Non-athletes of University Level Early Adults

Authors

  • Muaaz Zafar Iqbal M. Sc. Student, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Asif Ali Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2023(7-III)03

Keywords:

Facebook Addiction, Non-Athletes, Physical Activity, Social Media Usage, Addictive Behaviors, University-Level Athletes, Well-Being, Young Adults

Abstract

This study compared athletes and non-athletes to evaluate the association between physical exercise and Facebook addiction among university-level participants. A total of 150 athletes and 150 non-athletes, encompassing a diverse gender distribution (Approximately 25-30% female and 70% male participants), were incorporated into the process of gathering data. Social media usage and physical activity have unique benefits for these populations because of disparities in academic performance, psychological well-being, and social relationships. Athletes engaged in significantly more physical activity than non-athletes, demonstrating significant variations in salience factor and conflict factors. They also displayed significantly different conflict factors compared to non-athletes, indicating a significant difference in physical activity level. These findings suggest that among university-level young adults, both athletes and non-athletes exhibit comparable intensity of fitness regimen and Facebook addiction. The undertaken investigation contributes broaden our perspective on the intricate linkage of physical activity, social media usage among university students, highlighting the importance of further research in this domain.

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Published

2023-07-13

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How to Cite

Iqbal, M. Z., & Ali, A. (2023). Relationship between Physical Activity and Facebook Addiction among Athletes and Non-athletes of University Level Early Adults. Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, 7(3), 24–32. https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2023(7-III)03

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