Post-COVID Challenges in Commerce Education: A Study of AI Usage and Smartphone Addiction among Students in Amravati District (2022–2025)

Post-COVID Challenges in Commerce Education: A Study of AI Usage and Smartphone Addiction among Students in Amravati District (2022–2025)

Author Name                         : Akshay Subhash Bawne
Institutional Affiliation          : Asst. Professor (CHB) Bhartiya Mahavidyalaya, Morshi
Email ID                                 : akshaybawne666@gmail.com

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought permanent changes to the education system, particularly in higher education. In the post-COVID period from 2022 to 2025, commerce education in Amravati district has faced several academic, social, and behavioral challenges. A noticeable decline in admissions to commerce courses, reduced academic seriousness, and growing dependence on smart phones and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been observed among students. Excessive use of smart phones and AI-based applications has affected students’ attention span, learning depth, physical activity, and social interaction. Many commerce students prefer easy study methods, avoid hard work, and show limited awareness about career opportunities after B.Com and M.Com. This study examines the impact of AI usage and Smartphone addiction on commerce education in Amravati district during the post-COVID period. The research also suggests practical recommendations for the balanced use of AI and digital technology to improve student engagement, academic performance, and overall well-being.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence, Smartphone Addiction, Commerce Education, Post-COVID Challenges, Student Behavior, Amravati District