Abstract
The aim of this paper was to examine the digital media’s influences on changes in sleep patterns during the Covid-19 pandemic To Determine the Causes of changes in sleep patterns and sleep disturbances. Snowball sampling was adopted. An online survey was circulated. A total of 118 samples were collected using a Google Form. The collected data was converted using SPSS software, and the necessary statistics were extracted for data analysis and interpretation. Data were processed by descriptive analysis and t-test. More favourable results were obtained in favour of bedtimes before and after Covid Statistically, significant differences were found for the variables sleep hours and wake-up time, and usage of Instagram. The usage of digital media has resulted in changes in sleep patterns. Social networking site usage increased from 39 % before the covid to 50 % (59 of the respondents) during the covid, representing half of the study population.
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