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Title: Nomophobia and Student Life: A Case Study of the University of Gujrat, Pakistan
Authors: Namra Shahzadi, Arooba Sehar, Anila Iram
Journal: Journal of Asian Development Studies
Publisher: Centre for Research on Poverty and Attitude pvt ltd
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2024
Volume: 13
Issue: 3
Language: English
DOI: 10.62345/jads.2024.13.3.49
Keywords: PakistanAnxietyUniversity StudentsNomophobiaGujrat
The study aimed to discover how common nomophobia is among Pakistani university students in Gujrat. A total of 1000 senior semester students, ages 17 to 26, participated in this study, with gender inequalities also being eliminated. Students completed the NMP-Q questionnaire on nomophobia (Yildirim & Correia, 2015). The use of mobile phones showed that most participants used their phones for between six and ten hours a day, spent less than five hours online, received fewer than five calls and 100 SMS messages daily, and had at least one phone. Out of all the answers, the question with the most significant percentage of responses (62.8%) was "I would be nervous because I would be disconnected from my online identity." The scale's psychometric qualities demonstrate internal solid consistency (α=.82) and good reliability. The results also showed that university students had a significant frequency of nomophobia. Most students (75.5%) exhibit a moderate degree of nomophobia, consistent with earlier research findings. The results also showed that, in comparison to male pupils, female students exhibit a higher degree of nomophobia. Cross-sectional studies at several universities should be conducted to improve future research's generalizability.
To determine the prevalence of nomophobia among students at the University of Gujrat and to explore gender differences in relation to nomophobia.
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1000 senior semester students (ages 17-26) from various faculties at the University of Gujrat, selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a demographic form and the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) by Yildirim & Correia (2015). The NMP-Q consists of 20 items divided into four categories: losing connection, not being able to converse, not being able to obtain information, and giving up convenience.
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Nomophobia is a growing concern among young adults, particularly university students, due to increasing reliance on smartphones for various aspects of life, impacting mental and physical health. The study highlights the need for interventions and policies to manage mobile phone usage among students. The findings align with previous research indicating a significant prevalence of nomophobia and a gender difference, with females reporting higher levels. The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring student mobile phone usage and providing access to study-related information.
The study found a significant frequency of nomophobia among university students, with 75.5% exhibiting a moderate degree. 14.1% had severe nomophobia, 9.9% had mild nomophobia, and 0.5% had no nomophobia. Female students showed a higher degree of nomophobia (M=82.60, SD=17.54) compared to male students (M=78.31, SD=16.52). The most significant response to the NMP-Q was "I would be nervous because I would be disconnected from my online identity" (62.8%). The NMP-Q demonstrated good reliability and internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of .82.
A notable prevalence of nomophobia exists among University of Gujrat students, with the majority experiencing moderate levels. A significant gender difference was observed, with women exhibiting higher rates of nomophobia than men. The study calls for collaborative planning by government, parents, and educational experts to address the rising risk of nomophobia.
1. Sample Size: The study involved 1000 senior semester students from the University of Gujrat.
2. Prevalence of Moderate Nomophobia: 75.5% of the students exhibited a moderate degree of nomophobia.
3. Gender Difference: Female students reported a higher mean score for nomophobia (M=82.60) compared to male students (M=78.31).
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