Network addiction and nomophobia in youth. Social, educational aspects and their incidence
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Abstract
This study analyzes the presence and characteristics of nomophobia
in high school and university students at the University
of Guadalajara. The research is framed within a quantitative
approach, through the application of the NMP-Q questionnaire
to a sample of 776 students during the 2024 B calendar. The
results indicate a general prevalence of nomophobia in moderate
degree, with a mean of 77 points on the test scale, being slightly
higher among females and young people of both genres aged 17
and 18 years. Minimal differences were identified according to
educational level, region or employment status, although certain
factors, such as the type and edition of device (mainly iPhone) and
isolated cases of poor academic performance, showed a greater
association with high levels of nomophobia. The main functions
of the cell phone were the use of social networks, calls and consumption
of multimedia content. It is concluded that nomophobia
is a widespread phenomenon among young people, with relevant
educational and social implications, which requires institutional
attention and psychological support, due to the addictive behaviors
that can occur when trying to stay connected to mobile
devices. Future research on psychosocial factors associated with
problematic cell phone use, the social context of those with high
levels of nomophobia, and the creation of effective prevention
policies and norms should be further investigated.
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