Asuman Çobanoğlu1, Emel Bahadir-Yilmaz2, Belkız Kiziltan3. 1. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey. 2. Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey. 3. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Avrasya University, Trabzon, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nursing students' digital addiction and smartphone addiction levels and nomophobia. METHODS: This is a descriptive, correlational study. It was conducted with 215 nursing students in a university located in northeastern Turkey. RESULTS: A positive and moderate correlation was found between students' nomophobia levels with smartphone addiction and digital addiction levels (p < 0.05). Analysis of the regression coefficients determined that smartphone addiction (β = 0.765; p < 0.01) had a significant positive effect on nomophobia. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In conclusion, nursing students should seek professional psychological help in developing health and life behaviors, such as sports, healthy eating, and sleep, to reduce nomophobia.
PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nursing students' digital addiction and smartphone addiction levels and nomophobia. METHODS: This is a descriptive, correlational study. It was conducted with 215 nursing students in a university located in northeastern Turkey. RESULTS: A positive and moderate correlation was found between students' nomophobia levels with smartphone addiction and digital addiction levels (p < 0.05). Analysis of the regression coefficients determined that smartphone addiction (β = 0.765; p < 0.01) had a significant positive effect on nomophobia. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In conclusion, nursing students should seek professional psychological help in developing health and life behaviors, such as sports, healthy eating, and sleep, to reduce nomophobia.