A STUDY ON CYBERLOAFING BEHAVIOUR AND ITS IMPACT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG GRADE 8 STUDENTS OF VASAI SCHOOLS

The present study aims to find the level of cyberloafing behaviours of 8th Grade students and to examine its impact on their academic performance.  Increasing use of the internet and various digital devices for non-academic purposes during study time refers to the cyberdating behaviour. With the increasing integration of technology in education, understanding how such behaviour influences learning outcomes has become essential. By using a structured questionnaire, data is collected from grade 8 students of a selected school in Vasai for measuring the cyberloafing behaviour of the students. The findings of the study are expected to provide insights into the extent of cyberloafing among middle school students and its possible effects on their academic performance. The study may also help teachers, parents, and school authorities to develop effective strategies to minimise cyberloafing behaviour and promote better academic outcomes.