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Digital behaviours influence the students learning. Having insight into these behaviours is crucial for navigating digital environments and creating chances for students to learn effectively. Learning content is now more individualised because of the variety of streaming telecasts. Digital behaviours shorten attention spans and put a cognitive strain on memory. The addiction to smartphones and the internet affects students attending schools and colleges. The present paper aims to investigate the behaviours related to Alexithymia, Nomophobia, Smartphone Addiction, and Internet Addiction from a theoretical point of view. The methodology adopted is the thematic analysis of the research related to digital behaviours. The present article explores the role of psychology theories, such as cognitive load theory (CLT), self-determination theory (SDT), and other theories like social cognitive theory or Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB) in helping the student to mould their digital behaviours. These theories play a crucial role in understanding digital behaviours in the mental, emotional, and social dimensions of the individuals in an educational environment. One of the ill effects caused by digital technology on students was poor rapport with their dear ones. The academic achievement of students was found to be affected by preoccupation with the digital world. The negative effects caused by the growing dependence of students on digital technology prompted the present inquest.

Alexithymia, Nomophobia, Smartphone Addiction, and Internet Addiction