Digital Media in Distance Learning: Links with Students Motivation and Academic Performance at Virtual University of Pakistan

Authors

  • Nida Ayaz Lecturer, Department of Education, Virtual University, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Sayyeda Jawerya Ayaz MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Digital media, academic motivation, Academic performance, undergraduate students, Virtual University of Pakistan

Abstract

This examined how digital media relates to the motivation and academic performance of undergraduate students enrolled at the Virtual University of Pakistan (VU). The study employed a quantitative, descriptive survey design. A convenient sample of 170 undergraduate students of the VU completed a questionnaire of 20 items on a five point likert scale online. The analysis of the data collected was done using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and independent samples t-test through SPSS. Approximately 61% of the students used digital media for studying. Approximately 68% of the students believed that excess use affects academic achievement. Approximately 68% of the students could differentiate educational media from entertainment media. Only 55% sought guidance from parents and teachers.

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Published

2026-03-31

How to Cite

Ayaz, N., & Ayaz, S. J. (2026). Digital Media in Distance Learning: Links with Students Motivation and Academic Performance at Virtual University of Pakistan. Journal of Social Sciences Research & Policy, 4(1), 1035–1042. Retrieved from https://jssrp.org.pk/index.php/jssrp/article/view/413

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-March

Section

Articles