OBJECTIVES: Smartphone addiction is a growing concern that can impact social, psychological, and health, while contributing to functional impairments. This study aimed to determine the relationship between smartphone addiction and the grade point average (GPA) of undergraduate college students in the U.S. METHODS: This descriptive study consisted of 53 undergraduate college students. The Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) and overall grade point average (GPA) was gathered via survey. The data was analyzed through Pearson’s correlation to demonstrate the association between these variables. FINDINGS: While not statistically significant at the α = .05 level, the results suggest an almost statistically significant negative correlation (r = -0.210, p = .066) indicating a weak but noteworthy association between smartphone addiction and GPA. CONCLUSION: Smartphone addiction is a growing concern that has shown to impact quality of life in Asian countries. These results suggest further research with larger samples in the U.S. is needed to inform college students of the risks smartphone addiction can have on academic success.

Date Presented 03/26/20 This study examined the impact of smartphone addiction on freshman college student grade point averages (GPAs). A correlational analysis examined the GPAs of 65 college students and compared it to their self-reported Smartphone Addiction Inventory scores. While there appears to be an association between increased addiction and decreased GPA, these were not statistically significant. These findings can help explore smartphone addiction and its impact on academic performance. Primary Author and Speaker: Tara Lisewski Additional Authors and Speakers: Dallas Sweeney, Courtney Miele-Moran Contributing Authors: Fatema Osman, Catherine Cavaliere, John Damiao

Date Presented 03/31/2022 This study investigated the impact of sensory processing patterns on student success and the college transition. Sixty-two freshman students were recruited; three participated in follow-up interviews. No differences in grade point average and sensory preferences were found; however, 90.3% of participants scored outside the range similar to most people on the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile. Further research is needed on the phenomena of student success to explore the various environments and transitions of college freshmen. Primary Author and Speaker: Katherine Nelson Additional Authors and Speakers: Lauren Marie Constenla, Stephanie Brosnan, Olivia Brehmer, Matthew Schurman Contributing Authors: Catherine Cavaliere, Katherine Nelson, Lauren Marie Constenla, Stephanie Brosnan, Olivia Brehmer, Matthew Schurman

Date Presented 03/28/20 The purpose of this study was to determine whether the HSRT predicts student success. The data was analyzed using an ordinal logistic regression and a Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient. Statistical analyses revealed that the HSRT is not a valid predictor of student success, and there is also a weak relationship between the HSRT and student success. The HSRT can be further studied with other admission tools to determine what most accurately measures student success in a graduate OT program. Primary Author and Speaker: Kathryn Kendrick Additional Authors and Speakers: Joanna Such, Aileen Burke Contributing Authors: Catherine Cavaliere, Pamela Story

Date Presented 04/02/2022 This study focuses on the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on college students’ health, well-being, and academic success. The stress impact of COVID-19 (rho = .381) was greater than the stress related to online learning (rho = -.313, p < .001). This study can be used as a resource for further and currently ongoing studies about college students’ coping abilities during a pandemic. Primary Author and Speaker: John A. Damiao Additional Authors and Speakers: Catherine Cavaliere, Julia Carroll, Evangeline Fitzpatrick, Jonathan Laskoski, Amanda Rigolli Contributing Authors: Cecelia Wegener