The relationship between nursing students' digital and smartphone addiction levels and nomophobia: A descriptive, correlational study
Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nursing students' digital addiction and smartphone addiction levels and nomophobia. METHODS: This is a descriptive, correlational study. It was conducted with 215 nursing students in a university located in northeastern Turkey. RESULTS: A positive and moderate correlation was found between students' nomophobia levels with smartphone addiction and digital addiction levels (p < 0.05). Analysis of the regression coefficients determined that smartphone addiction (β = 0.765; p < 0.01) had a significant positive effect on nomophobia. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In conclusion, nursing students should seek professional psychological help in developing health and life behaviors, such as sports, healthy eating, and sleep, to reduce nomophobia.
Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care
DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12742
Institutions: Giresun University, Avrasya University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3130164607