Mediating Role of Student Life Balance in Quality E-lifestyle and Academic Performance Relationship: A Resource Economics Approach

Abstract

 This study examines how student life balance (SLB) mediates the relationship between Quality E-lifestyle (QEL) and academic performance (AP) among Generation Z students in Bangladesh, applying a resource economics framework. Using survey data from Bangladeshi university students, the study employs structural equation modeling (SEM), along with correlation, regression, and bootstrapping techniques, to explore the mediating role of SLB. Results reveal that QEL significantly enhances SLB, which in turn positively impacts academic performance. SLB is confirmed as a critical mediator in the QEL-AP relationship. Focused on Bangladeshi students with cross-sectional data, the study encourages longitudinal research for broader insights. The study highlights the importance of managing digital habits to optimize academic outcomes. Institutions should implement strategies to enhance SLB and digital well-being, supported by policy interventions for balancing academic and personal responsibilities. This research uniquely explores SLB's mediating role in the QEL-AP dynamic, contributing significantly to literature on digital lifestyle, academic performance, and resource economics among Generation Z.