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Smartphone obsession linked behavioural changes among Indian adolescents.
R Ambiha1, J Sathyapriya2, N Akila2
1Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315, India.
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|November 16, 2023
Summary
Excessive smartphone use in adolescents is linked to behavioral changes. This study found a significant correlation between smartphone obsession and negative behaviors in teens.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Mobile phones are integral to 21st-century life, particularly for adolescents.
- Excessive smartphone use can lead to significant behavioral changes in young users.
- Understanding this link is crucial for adolescent well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between smartphone obsession and behavioral changes in adolescents.
- To identify the prevalence of high smartphone obsession among adolescents.
- To assess the impact of smartphone overuse on adolescent behavior.
Main Methods:
- A school-based correlational study was conducted with 100 adolescents in Tamil Nadu.
- Smartphone addiction was assessed using the Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Version (SVSAC).
- Behavioral changes were evaluated using the Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17).
Main Results:
- 52% of adolescents exhibited high smartphone obsession.
- 37% of those with high obsession showed negative behavioral changes.
- A significant positive correlation (p<0.001) was found between smartphone obsession and behavioral changes.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone obsession is strongly and significantly connected to behavioral changes in adolescents.
- Interventions may be needed to mitigate negative behavioral impacts of excessive smartphone use.
- Further research into the nuances of digital addiction and adolescent psychology is warranted.
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