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Do Age and Educational Stage Influence No-Mobile-Phone Phobia?
Antonio-Manuel Rodríguez-García1, José-Antonio Marín-Marín2, Juan-Antonio López-Núñez2
1Department of Didactics and School Organization, University of Granada, 52071 Melilla, Spain.
Summary
Nomophobia, or mobile phone phobia, affects students over 12 across all educational levels. This anxiety disorder is not determined by age or academic stage, highlighting the need for awareness and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Technological advancements offer societal benefits but introduce health risks.
- Nomophobia, an anxiety disorder, stems from the fear of being without a mobile phone.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between nomophobia levels and students' age and educational stage.
- To identify potential determining factors for nomophobia in students.
Main Methods:
- A correlational and predictive quantitative research design was employed.
- The NMP-Q questionnaire was administered to students from various educational levels.
- Participants included students in secondary education, baccalaureate, vocational training, and university.
Main Results:
- Students over 12 years old exhibited average levels of nomophobia.
- The highest reported levels of nomophobia were associated with the inability to communicate with family.
- No significant influence of educational stage or age was found as a determining factor.
Conclusions:
- Students aged over 12, irrespective of their educational stage, experience average levels of nomophobia.
- Nomophobia can manifest at any age and across all educational levels.
- Identifying risk indicators is crucial for preventing nomophobia development.
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