The relationship between nursing students' digital and smartphone addiction levels and nomophobia: A descriptive, correlational 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.

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Social support as a mediator in the relationship between perceived stress and nomophobia: An Investigation among Malaysian university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

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