The Influence of Digital Media on Interpersonal Communication among University Students

Authors

  • Nanthini Apatura Department of Teaching English as Second Language, Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Aireen Aina Bahari Department of Teaching English as Second Language, Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Lisa Malar Samuel Inbaraj Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

Keywords:

Digital media, interpersonal communication , communication behaviours, relationships, social dynamics, fostering, hindering

Abstract

Digital media has massively restructured interpersonal communication especially among university students. This review discusses Scopus-indexed studies to discover the influence of digital media on students' communication behaviours, relationships, and overall social dynamics. The analysis finds trends, challenges, and opportunities presented by digital media in fostering or hindering interpersonal communication.

Author Biographies

Nanthini Apatura, Department of Teaching English as Second Language, Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

nanthiniapaturai@gmail.com

Aireen Aina Bahari, Department of Teaching English as Second Language, Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

aireen@fbk.upsi.edu.my

Lisa Malar Samuel Inbaraj, Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

lisawaran2323@gmail.com

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Published

2025-06-30

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1: June (2025)

Section

Articles