ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Do Age, Gender and Poor Diet Influence the Higher Prevalence of Nomophobia among Young People?
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- Prevalence of Nomophobia and Its Association with Academic Performance Among Physiotherapy Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross- Sectional Survey.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2023Article
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- Nomophobia in university students during COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Relationship between Nomophobia, Various Emotional Difficulties, and Distress Factors among Students.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2022Article
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- Adaptation of the European Portuguese Version of the Nomophobia Questionnaire for Adolescents, Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties.International journal of mental health and addiction · 2022Article
- Do Age and Educational Stage Influence No-Mobile-Phone Phobia?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Eating Habits and Sleep Quality during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Adult Population of Ecuador.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The Association between Symptoms of Nomophobia, Insomnia and Food Addiction among Young Adults: Findings of an Exploratory Cross-Sectional Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is generating the emergence of new pathologies such as nomophobia. The aim of this research was to analyze the prevalence of nomophobia among young people, as well as to check whether the level of nomophobia is higher in males or females and in those students who claim to have less healthy nutrition due to the use of their mobile phones. The research method was based on a correlational and predictive design with a quantitative methodology. The measurement tool used is the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). The participating sample was 1743 students between 12 and 20 years old from different educational stages of the Autonomous City of Ceuta (Spain). The results show that highest rates of nomophobia were found in relation to the inability to communicate and contact others immediately. About gender, women have higher rates of nomophobia than men. In relation to age, no significant differences were found; thus, the problem may affect all ages equally. Finally, students who think that their smartphone use is detrimental to their good nutrition show higher levels on the scale provided.
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