Prevalence and Determinants of “No-Mobile” Phobia (Nomophobia) among University Students

AL-SHAIKH, M.B.B.S. HASSAN M. ALMUSA AYOUB A.; AL-SALEEM, M.D. FAISAL SAEED AL-QAHTANI SAFAR A.; RIAZ, Ph.D. RISHI K. BHATI FATIMA; Al-Amri, Mohammad; AL-SHAIKHI, M.B.B.S. ABDULHAKEEM A. AS SIRI SALEH A.; AL-ARRAFI, M.B.B.S. SAMI H.M. ALFAIFI ABDULLAH A.; MOSTAFA, OSSAMAA.

doi:10.21608/mjcu.2019.54873

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“…In terms of the scientific evidence, the results are controversial. Some studies are consistent with the findings of the present study [ 5 , 38 , 39 ], while others did not observe statistically significant difference between genders with regards to nomophobia levels [ 14 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 ]. Regardless of ambiguity, gender discrepancies could be explained by the fact that men and women seem to use their smartphones differently.…”

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“…Regarding the frequency with which the participants were checking their phone, 36.1% were checking up to every 10 min and 18.8% every 20 min. This conclusion corresponds to preceding research findings showing that university students check their smartphone more frequently [ 5 , 22 , 41 , 43 ]. Additionally, a high percentage of the participants were using their smartphone when they were alone (93.8%), as similarly observed in recent study (93.7%) [ 48 ].…”

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Prevalence and Factors Related to Nomophobia: Arising Issues among Young Adults

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Gnardellis

Lagiou

et al. 2023

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Nomophobia is characterized as apprehension of being apart from smartphone, which causes the user to seek proximity with the device. The purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence and factors associated to nomophobia among young adults in Athens, the capital city of Greece. A cross-sectional study was performed on a sample of 1408 young adults aged 18–25 years. The questionnaire was anonymous, including the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants, the smartphone uses, and the nomophobia questions. Statistical analyses were done by simple univariable techniques or modeling the data through generalized linear models. Almost all participants (99.9%) exhibited any level of nomophobia, with the moderate level prevailing (57.0%). Women and non-working participants were more likely to exhibit severe nomophobia (adj PR = 1.57) and any level of nomophobia was 30% higher among the participants whose father had no academic degree (p = 0.029). In addition, 59% of those with severe nomophobia had very frequent phone checking (p < 0.001) while 45.8% with any level of nomophobia reported a negative influence on their academic performance. Attention should be paid to early prevention through the development of integrated health promotion programs.

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Prevalence and Factors Related to Nomophobia: Arising Issues among Young Adults

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“…In Saudi Arabia, 85.3% of Health Sciences Colleges students were found to have mild to severe nomophobia, with 52.5% spending more than 2 h per day using their mobile phones (Al-Shalkh et al, 2019). Even further, about 82% ( n = 1,943) of sampled undergraduate students at King Saud University, Riyadh used their smartphones for more than 3 h per day (Alosaimi et al, 2016).…”

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Effects of Electronic Devices and Internet Addiction on Sleep and Academic Performance Among Female Egyptian and Saudi Nursing Students: A Comparative Study

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Introduction The widespread availability of Internet access and increasing rate of electronic device usage has helped enlighten the world community through copious applications, information resources, and other benefits. However, both the lack of controlled behavior and excessive Internet usage have resulted in a variety of difficulties that can hinder user achievement in many areas. Objectives This study investigated the prevalence of Internet and electronic device addiction among Egyptian and Saudi nursing students, with the aim of identifying any effects on sleep and academic performance. Methods A cross-sectional comparative research design was employed among a systematic random sample comprised of 920 Egyptian and Saudi female nursing students. All participants completed the Young-Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Mobile Phone Involvement Questionnaire (MPIQ), and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Results Severe Internet Addiction (IA) detected in 42.69% and 10.31% of Saudi and Egyptian participants, respectively. However, Saudi participants were more likely to report high rates of mobile phone usage ( P < 0.001), while Egyptian participants tended to score higher on the ESS (17.47 ± 3.99 vs. 16.8 ± 3.83; P = 0.024). For all participants, IAT and MPIQ scores were correlated with ESS results, while IA was specifically associated with poor academic performance. Finally, MPIQ scores were inversely correlated with academic performance for Saudi participants. Conclusion Smartphone and Internet addiction were notable problems for the Egyptian and Saudi nursing students investigated in this study. Importantly, these conditions adversely affect academic performance and other activity engagement in addition to inducing excessive daytime sleepiness.

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“…28 , 29 Moreover, a cross-sectional study conducted among health sciences students at King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia found that the incidence percentage of nomophobia was 85.3%, with 22.1% experiencing severe nomophobia and 63.2% suffering from mild nomophobia. 30 However, students of applied medical sciences were more vulnerable to severe nomophobia compared to students of medicine (34.4% vs 16.3%, respectively). 31…”

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

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Bintalib,

Alhotye

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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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Prevalence and Determinants of “No-Mobile” Phobia (Nomophobia) among University Students

Cited by 10 publications

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Prevalence and Factors Related to Nomophobia: Arising Issues among Young Adults

Prevalence and Factors Related to Nomophobia: Arising Issues among Young Adults

Effects of Electronic Devices and Internet Addiction on Sleep and Academic Performance Among Female Egyptian and Saudi Nursing Students: A Comparative Study

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

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