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Smartphone Addiction, Insomnia, Loneliness, and Self-Esteem Among Nursing Students: A Correlation Study
Raksha Yadav1, Smriti Arora1, Uma Phalswal1
1Department of College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, India.
Florence Nightingale Journal of Nursing
|May 14, 2025
Summary
Smartphone addiction is prevalent in nursing students, linked to higher insomnia and loneliness, and lower self-esteem. Interventions are needed to monitor and reduce screen time for better mental well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Smartphone addiction is a growing concern among young adults.
- Nursing students face unique stressors that may influence technology use.
- Understanding factors associated with smartphone addiction is crucial for student well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of smartphone addiction in undergraduate nursing students.
- To examine the correlation between smartphone addiction, insomnia, loneliness, and self-esteem.
- To identify predictors of smartphone addiction in this population.
Main Methods:
- A correlational study involving 515 undergraduate nursing students.
- Data collected via surveys from April to November 2024.
- Exclusion of students with pre-existing mental health conditions.
Main Results:
- 23.1% of nursing students exhibited smartphone addiction.
- High levels of loneliness (64.46%) and high self-esteem (66.21%) were reported.
- Smartphone addiction positively correlated with insomnia and loneliness, and negatively with self-esteem.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students experience high loneliness, significantly associated with smartphone addiction, insomnia, and self-esteem.
- Intervention programs and monitoring are recommended to manage smartphone addiction.
- Promoting alternative activities to reduce screen time is advised.
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