The Relationship between Mobile Phone Addiction and Changes in Spinal Column Angles of Male High School Students with Endomorphic Body Type
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Increased smartphone use is linked to worsening spinal angles in adolescent males with endomorphic body types. This highlights the need for education on proper posture and smartphone habits to prevent spinal abnormalities.
Area Of Science
- Kinesiology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
Background
- Investigates the impact of mobile phone usage duration on spinal posture.
- Focuses on male high school students with endomorphic body types.
- Examines changes in lordotic, kyphotic, and forward head angles.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the relationship between mobile phone usage and spinal angle changes.
- To assess the correlation between smartphone addiction and postural deviations.
- To identify potential risks for spinal abnormalities in adolescents.
Main Methods
- Descriptive-correlational study of 200 male students (ages 13-15).
- Utilized smartphone addiction scale, kyphometer, and craniovertebral angle measurement.
- Analyzed data using Spearman's correlation coefficient at a 95% confidence level.
Main Results
- Significant positive correlation found between smartphone addiction and kyphotic angle (r=0.416, P=0.0001).
- Significant positive correlation observed between smartphone addiction and lordotic angle (r=0.185, P=0.009).
- Significant positive correlation identified between smartphone addiction and forward head angle (r=0.425, P=0.0001).
Conclusions
- Higher smartphone addiction correlates with increased kyphotic, lordotic, and forward head angles in endomorphic adolescent males.
- Adolescents' sensitivity during growth and high phone usage necessitate intervention.
- Recommendations include posture education and mindful smartphone use to prevent spinal abnormalities.
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