A Study to Assess the Level of Nomophobia among Students of Selected Colleges in Nadiad City with a View to Distribute Guideline

Authors: Arpita V*, Aayushi P, Amisha P, Anjali P, Arjun V and Ashvin C

DOI: 10.23880/pprij-16000441

Volume 9, Issue 4

Abstract

Introduction: Nomophobia, the irrational fear of being without a mobile phone, was coined during a 2008 study by the UK Post Office and YouGov. This term highlights the anxiety experienced by mobile phone users, especially with the advent of smartphones. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the level of Nomophobia among students in selected colleges of Nadiad city and to determine the association between Nomophobia levels and selected demographic data. Methodology: A non-experimental descriptive research design was employed. The study involved 200 students from selected colleges in Nadiad city, chosen through non-probability convenient sampling. Data was collected using a Modified Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Results: Among the 200 students, 3 (1.5%) had an absent level of Nomophobia, 60 (30%) had a mild level, 115 (57.5%) had a moderate level, and 22 (11%) had a severe level. Significant associations were found between Nomophobia levels and demographic variables such as gender, monthly income, hours spent on mobile phones, frequency of notification checks, and preferred social media content. These associations were analyzed using the Chi-Square test. Conclusion: The study reveals varying levels of Nomophobia among college students in Nadiad. While many students were unaware of the term "Nomophobia," a significant number experienced it. This underscores the need for targeted educational interventions to raise awareness about Nomophobia and its implications.

Keywords: Assess; Level; Nomophobia; College Students; Guideline

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