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Mustafa Cemali¹, Berkan Torpil², Aybüke Tiryaki Yurteri³

¹Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey. muscemali@hotmail.com.

BMC Public Health

|November 18, 2025

Abstract

Background:

The aim of this study is to compare marital satisfaction, occupational balance, and nomophobia among parents.

Method:

This cross-sectional study included 200 parents (100 mothers and 100 fathers) forming 100 married couples aged 35-40 years. Data were collected using the Nomophobia Questionnaire, the Marital Satisfaction Scale, and the Occupational Balance Questionnaire, all of which have demonstrated good validity and reliability in Turkish populations.

Result:

It was found that women's nomophobia levels were higher (p = 0.002) and their marital satisfaction (p = 0.048) and occupational balance (p = 0.029) were lower than men. Participants with mild nomophobia showed higher occupational balance and marital satisfaction scores compared to those with higher levels of nomophobia (p < 0.05). No significant difference was found between moderate and severe nomophobia groups (p > 0.05).

Conclusion:

The findings indicate that women experience lower levels of occupational balance and marital satisfaction compared to men. Nomophobia emerges as a psychosocial factor that may adversely affect marital relationships and daily life balance among parents. Incorporating family- and community-based strategies to promote digital well-being and responsible smartphone use could contribute to healthier family functioning and improved parental quality of life.

Keywords:

Family psychology Marital satisfaction Nomophobia Occupational balance Parents

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