Background: Screen time among adolescents has increased significantly due to the widespread use of smartphones, computers, television, and internet-based applications. Excessive screen exposure may negatively affect concentration, sleep quality, study habits, and academic achievement. Adolescents in Kerala are increasingly dependent on digital devices for both educational and recreational purposes, making it important to understand the relationship between screen time and academic performance ^{[1, 2]}.

Objectives: The study aimed to assess the screen time among adolescents, evaluate their academic performance, and determine the correlation between screen time and academic performance among adolescents in Kerala.

Methods: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive correlational design was used for the study. The research was conducted among adolescents aged 13–18 years studying in selected schools of Kerala. Data were collected from 130 adolescents using a structured questionnaire to assess screen time and academic score records to evaluate academic performance. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient to identify the relationship between variables.

Results: The study findings indicated that adolescents spent considerable time on smartphones, social media, online gaming, and television. Increased recreational screen time was associated with reduced study hours, sleep disturbances, and decreased concentration levels. A negative correlation was identified between excessive screen time and academic performance among adolescents ^{[2, 3]}.