Nursing students’ nomophobia, social media use, attention, motivation, and academic performance: A structural equation modeling approach

Berdida, Daniel Joseph E.; Grande, Rizal Angelo N.

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103645

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“…Similarly, nomophobia in Health Sciences studies is high, especially in the Nursing degree ( 46 ). Berdida and Grande ( 47 ), in their research with nursing students, found a relationship between their nomophobia and a lower level of attention and motivation. Nomophobia represented a danger to their health, but also to their patients.…”

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Nomophobia in university students during COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study

Navas-Echazarreta,

Juárez-Vela,

Subirón-Valera

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionCurrently, access to the Internet through smartphones has led to their functions going beyond purely communicative ones, allowing the management of massive, instantaneous, and easily accessible information. This research analyzed the differences in smartphone use and the prevalence of nomophobia, mainly according to gender and university degree of Health Sciences students at the University of Zaragoza during the COVID-19 confinement in Spain.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 318 first and second-grade students, who completed an online questionnaire sent to their institutional email, which included sociodemographic questions, other questions about smartphone use, and the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) scale.ResultsCompared to men (n = 58), women (n = 260) were more likely to use their smartphones more intensively daily, as were occupational therapy students compared to the other degree programs studied. The prevalence of nomophobia was moderate, being around the risk of suffering from it. No significant differences in scores for nomophobia among students were found according to gender, university degree, or population nucleus for the nomophobia scores of the students.DiscussionThe present study extends the existing literature on nomophobia by providing results of interest in terms of gender and the exceptional healthcare context of COVID-19. The results suggest that despite intense daily smartphone use young people did not reach severe nomophobia figures. This fact underlines the need for appropriate and healthy technology education. Understanding the characteristics of the populations that use the smartphone the most may help to analyze nomophobia rates and the massive use of the device.

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“…Nomophobia represented a danger to their health, but also to their patients. One of the main functions of future health professionals is vigilance and clinical safety, which was altered when attention was reduced by the urgent need to consult the smartphone ( 47 ).…”

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Nomophobia in university students during COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study

Navas-Echazarreta,

Juárez-Vela,

Subirón-Valera

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…The rapid shift to online learning during the pandemic caught both educators and students unprepared, potentially contributing to pandemic fatigue, burnout, demotivation, transition shock, and even severe anxiety. Unfortunately, this coincided with increased social media usage, internet addiction, and nomophobia among nursing students [ 43 ]. These issues can negatively impact their attention, motivation, and academic performance.…”

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Hooked on technology: examining the co-occurrence of nomophobia and impulsive sensation seeking among nursing students

El-Ashry,

El-Sayed,

Elhay

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background Nomophobia, the crippling fear of being disconnected from mobile devices, is a burgeoning global concern. Given the critical nature of the profession of nursing students, understanding nomophobia’s prevalence and potential impacts on patient care and professional conductors becomes even more crucial. Aim This study explores the relationship between nomophobia and impulsive sensation-seeking among nursing students in Egypt. Design and methods A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1626 nursing students randomly selected from three universities across Egypt. Tools The Arabic versions of the Nomophobia and Impulsive Sensation Seeking Questionnaires were employed to gather data. Results Our findings revealed that 40.3% of the surveyed nursing students exhibited severe nomophobia, indicating a substantial dependence on their mobile devices. Notably, this high prevalence was accompanied by a strong tendency towards impulsive sensation-seeking behaviors. Furthermore, a stepwise regression analysis identified several significant predictors of nomophobia (p < 0.001). Impulsive sensation-seeking, year of study, average daily smartphone usage, and age emerged as key factors, explaining 27.5% of the variability in nomophobia scores. Conclusion The prevalence of nomophobia among Egyptian nursing students is undeniable, highlighting their substantial reliance on mobile devices. A significant association with impulsive sensation-seeking behavior further compounds this dependence. Factors such as impulsive sensation seeking, year of study, average daily smartphone usage, and age were identified as significant predictors of nomophobia. Recognizing these factors as key predictors of nomophobia is crucial for designing effective interventions and psychotherapies. Prioritizing such interventions can promote future nurses’ well-being and ensure they deliver the highest quality care to their patients.

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“… 17 Additionally, it has been reported that higher academic performance was associated with higher nomophobia scores. 13 , 18 However, no previous study has been conducted and has reported on the prevalence of nomophobia among physiotherapy students, and the extent of its association with academic performance in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of nomophobia and assess its association with academic performance of physiotherapy students in Saudi Arabia.…”

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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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Nursing students’ nomophobia, social media use, attention, motivation, and academic performance: A structural equation modeling approach

Cited by 15 publications

References 40 publications

Nomophobia in university students during COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study

Nomophobia in university students during COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study

Hooked on technology: examining the co-occurrence of nomophobia and impulsive sensation seeking among nursing students

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

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