Correction: Social media use motives and academic performance among Saudi medical students: the mediating role of perceived stress - Report - MDSpire
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Correction: The Impact of Social Media Usage Motivations on Academic Success in Saudi Medical Students: The Role of Perceived Stress as a Mediator

  • By

  • Ayoob Lone

  • Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar

  • Mohammed Farhan AlFarhan

  • Syed Gulfishan

  • Abdul Wahab Pathath

  • Sayed Abdul Qadar Quadri

  • Nawaf Al Khashram

  • Abdullah Abdulaziz Alnaim

  • Maryam Jan

  • August 28, 2026

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Correction: The Impact of Social Media Usage Motivations on Academic Success

Background

Social media has become integral to the lives of young adults, particularly in medical education. This correction highlights the importance of accurate funding acknowledgment in research publications.

Data Highlights

No numerical or trial data is presented in the correction notice.

Key Findings

  • The funding acknowledgment in the original article contained an erroneous identifier.
  • The accurate designation for the funding support is “Grant No. KFU263679.”
  • The original version of the article has been updated to reflect this correction.

Clinical Implications

Accurate funding acknowledgment is essential for maintaining the integrity of research publications. Understanding the role of social media in medical education can inform strategies to support student well-being.

Conclusion

This correction emphasizes the need for precise reporting in research funding, which is vital for transparency and credibility in academic work.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Lone A, Dar IA, Farhan AlFarhan M, et al., Front. Med., 2026 -- Correction: The Impact of Social Media Usage Motivations on Academic Success
  2. Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) — Prevalence of Social Media Addiction and Associations With Usage Patterns, Burnout, and Health Conditions Among Medical Trainees in China: Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Frontiers in Medicine — Medical students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of module study guides: a mixed-methods study in Saudi Arabia
  4. Frontiers in Psychiatry — Prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms among adolescents in Saudi Arabia after the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
  5. Frontiers in Psychiatry — Association between problematic smartphone use and ADHD symptoms among nursing students at a Saudi public university
  6. Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents: Policy Statement | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics
  7. The impact of social networking addiction on the academic achievement of university students globally: A meta-analysis - ScienceDirect
  8. Psychosocial factors associated with academic performance in medical students: a systematic review | BMC Medical Education | Springer Nature Link

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