Association Between Personality Traits/Dimensions and Fear of No Mobile Phone Connectivity (nomophobia)

Dib, Joseph E.; Hallit, Rabih; Akel, Marwan; Chalhoub, Clarissa; Hachem, Maria El; Hallit, Souheil; Obeïd, Sahar

doi:10.4088/pcc.21m03036

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“…However, a significant correlation was reported between nomophobia and waterpipes because of the length of time spent using a hookah. 42 Concerning the location of the participants, students in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Region scored higher on nomophobia than their peers in other locations. Whereas a cross-sectional study conducted among Saudi Arabian respiratory therapy students indicated that students who lived away from their families had significantly higher nomophobia scores than students who resided with their families.…”

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Prevalence of Nomophobia and Its Association with Academic Performance Among Physiotherapy Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross- Sectional Survey

Aldhahir,

Bintalib,

Alhotye

et al. 2023

JMDH

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Background Nomophobia is common among students in many healthcare disciplines, and its association with academic performance has been explore before. However, there is no available data on its prevalence and association with academic performance among undergraduate physiotherapy (PT) students in Saudi Arabia. Methods Between 22 December 2022 and 30 January 2023, a cross-sectional survey was conducted by dissemination using an online platform (Survey Monkey). Results In total, 806 PT students, with males accounting for 494 (61%), responded to the survey. The prevalence of nomophobia among PT students was 98.4% (793). The mean (±SD) of the total NMP-Q items scores was 49 (±17), indicating a mild level of nomophobia. Female PT students had significantly higher nomophobia scores than the males (47 (39–65); 44 (38–52); (p < 0.001)). Non-smokers had significant higher nomophobia scores than smokers (46 (38–61); 44 (38–49); (p = 0.004)). Regarding grade point averages (GPA), the students with a GPA of less than 3.49 had the highest nomophobia score (51 (43–74); p <0.001)). Concerning the stage of their studies, bridging students had the highest nomophobia score (51 (34–76); p = 0.023)). Regarding academic warnings, those who reported no academic warnings had the highest nomophobia score (46 (42–50); p = 0.023)). Finally, regarding study hours, the students who spent ≥ five hours studying per week had the highest nomophobia score (54 (42–68); p < 0.001)). Conclusion Nomophobia is common among PT students, with the majority experiencing a mild level. Being female, non-smoker, and having a higher academic performance were risk factors associated with higher nomophobia levels.

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“…43 (28-48); one to two hours: 43(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46)(47); three to four hours: 44; five hours or more: 54 (42-68); (p <0.001)).…”

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