Author(s):
Khin Than Yee, Tin Moe Nwe, Soe Lwin, Theingi Mg Mg, Ma Nwet, Win Mar Aye, Thida Than, Mya Mya Thwin, Mi Mi Khaing, Myat San Yi
Email(s):
tykhin@unikl.edu.my
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00387 
Address:
Khin Than Yee1*, Tin Moe Nwe1, Soe Lwin1, Theingi Mg Mg1, Ma Nwet1, Win Mar Aye1, Thida Than2, Mya Mya Thwin3, Mi Mi Khaing2, Myat San Yi4
1Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Royal College of Medicine Perak), Ipoh, Malaysia.
2SEGi University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3Management and Science University, Selangor, Malaysia.
4Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Kuala Belait, Brunei.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 6,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
In this modern digital era, the screen time and green time are important lifestyle factors influencing the mental well-being of medical bachelor students. Excessive screen time may increase stress and fatigue, whereas green time can promote relaxation and emotional balance. Understanding their relationship is important as medical students experience high academic pressure and mental strain in their education journey. The study aims to examine the associations between screen time, green time, and mental well-being among bachelor students at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP). With increasing digital engagement among university students, it may cause mental drainage, anxiety, and stress. It may be interesting to learn that the potential protective role of green time in their study path relating to their socio-demographic factors. Understanding how screen exposure and time spent in natural environments influence mental health is essential. Method: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among bachelor students at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP). A total of 280 students participated, accounting for a 10% drop-out rate from the estimated sample size. Data were collected through an online survey using Google Forms and analysed using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 and Microsoft Excel. Among 280 undergraduates, most were female (60%) and men age was 21–23 years. Over half (54.6%) of respondents preferred late-night screen use, with 32.1% exceeding six hours daily and many rarely taking breaks. Concentration difficulties, emotional distress, and elevated stress were commonly reported. Females were more likely to take breaks and mostly preferred to use tablets. Green time improved mood and reduced anxiety in most students (98.2%), although academic workload and scheduled learning time limited their accomplishment to achieve it. No significant gender differences were found in willingness to support green-time initiatives. In conclusion, study revealed that excessive recreational screen time negatively affects students’ mental well-being, while regular engagement with natural environments using more green space supports relaxation and stress reduction. These findings highlighted the importance of promoting balanced screen use and encouraging green time to enhance mental well-being among university students.
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Khin Than Yee, Tin Moe Nwe, Soe Lwin, Theingi Mg Mg, Ma Nwet, Win Mar Aye, Thida Than, Mya Mya Thwin, Mi Mi Khaing, Myat San Yi. From Screens to Green Spaces: Lifestyle Influences on Mental Health among UniKL RCMP Students. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(6):2709-3. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00387
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Khin Than Yee, Tin Moe Nwe, Soe Lwin, Theingi Mg Mg, Ma Nwet, Win Mar Aye, Thida Than, Mya Mya Thwin, Mi Mi Khaing, Myat San Yi. From Screens to Green Spaces: Lifestyle Influences on Mental Health among UniKL RCMP Students. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(6):2709-3. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00387 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-6-44
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