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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER No. CHAPTER NAME PAGE

NUMBER
List of Tables 4
List of Figures 5
Chapter1 Introduction 6
Chapter 2 Literature review 10

Chapter 3 Research methodology 13

Chapter 4 Data analysis and interpretation 27

Chapter 5 Findings &Recommendations 41
Chapter 6 Conclusion 42
Chapter 7 References 43
Chapter 8 Annexure 44

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 Acknowledgment
PROJECT REPORT

ON

SMART PHONE ADDICTION

Knowledge is a word deep in meaning that has no bars or
demarcation. The more you a mass it the better it is. It is something
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)
that can be shared alike.

I thank my project guide DR. RAHUL SHARMA for extending his

valuable guidance and keen interest persistent encouragement
during the course of our project. I am highly in-debated to my
respected faculties for their right and timely guidance, for their good
OP Jindal University, Raigarh
nature and positive behaviour at all that has been a boon throughout.

Submitted by Guided By
DR.RAHUL SHARMA
SAHIL SINGH
ANUP KUMAR JHA OP Jindal University

OP Jindal University, Raigarh

Punjipathra, Raigarh, (C.G.), 496109

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 LIST OF TABLES

S.NO PARTICULAR PAGE NO.

1. Age 29
2. Gender 29
3. Education level 30
4. How satisfied are you with your overall smartphone usage 30
5. My smartphone usage aligns with my personal goals and values 30
6. I feel in control of my smartphone usage habits 31
7. I check my smartphone throughout the day 31
8. Primarily use my smartphone for activities such as social media 31
9. I engage in activities that promote well being and positivity in it 32

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 LIST OF FIGURES

S.NO PARTICULAR PAGE NO.

1. Age group 17
2. Gender 18
3. Education level 19
4. Occupation 20
5. How satisfied are you with the overall smartphone 21
usage
6. My smartphone usage aligns with my personal values and goals. 22

7. Feel in control of smartphone usage habits. 23

8. I check my smartphone frequently throughout the day. 24

9. Primarily use my smartphone for activities such as 25

social media, texting, gaming, or browsing.

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 Chapter-1
Introduction

Mobile phone are an inseparable part of our lives. In April 2014, the number of active mobile
numbers in the united states exceeded 327 million , which is greater than the US population.
According to another research project, as of January 2014,90% of American adults have a
mobile phone and 65% of them use smartphones .On average, people check their mobile
phones
150 times a day for different purposes.

Information systems literature examines different phases of IT use, such as adoption and
continuous use. Adoption of technology is widely studied where several models have been
proposed in the literature to explain users technology adoption behaviours .After adoption,
researchers focus on how continuous use of technology is embedded or routinized in users
life. Several IS continuance models explain post adoption behaviour and identify the factors
affecting their usage intentions. Repetitive usage of a technology artifact, in medium or long-
term scenarios, can lead to forming automatic usage behaviours .the phenomenon is defined
as habit in the IS literature .These IS habits by themselves can have some positive or negative
consequences. Whenever habitual behaviours result in a loss of control, the negative
consequences outweigh the positive ones .One such situation recently studied in IS research
is known as IS addiction. Several recent studies have explored negative consequences of
mobile habit and addiction . For instance, Turel and Serenko enumerate some of negative
effects of “Mobile Email Addiction “ on individuals ‘ personal and professional life; also,
several studies have emphasized the role of mobile habit/addiction in car accidents.

In spite of the recent attention to technology addiction there is no consensus in the literature
on its conceptualization or operationalization. Moreover, in the specific case of mobile phone
addiction, there is no consensus even the independent existence of such addiction .Some
researchers consider mobile phone addiction as a kind of technology addiction
symptoms .Others strongly believe that mobile phone addiction is some other kind of
behavioral addiction manifested through excessive mobile phone usage .Thus, to the second
group, individuals are not addicted to the mobile phones, but through the mobile device, but
through the device by experiencing addiction to the applications. The main purpose of this
research is to differentiate between “Addiction to the device “. For mobile phones. We
investigate the role of application addiction in the formation of mobile addiction to illustrate
that even though they both may occur in high degrees simultaneously, it is also likely that
each can exist at high degrees absent the other one.

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 SMARTPHONE HABITS AND MOBILE LEARNING

The most important feature of smartphone is communication. The accessibility to the internet
through smartphone has become a daily routine for people to an extent that is over-depended
on. With a smartphone ,people can communicate without concerning about the
distance .Smartphones have been broadly adopted by mainly the youth .Through the
advancement made today ,they are also used for other purposes such as entertainment ,bills
payment, audio and camera recording and internet browsing. These smartphones have
become an adaption for all age groups, either younger generations or older generation. A
study over 140 individuals, age ranging between 18-55 years old ,reported that smartphones
are mostly utilized for their communication purposes and also entertainment purposes. An
investigation on smartphone usage in UK, conducted by O’Hara et al (2014) on 20 people (70
to 49 years old), found that smartphones, specifically Whatsapp, is a place where individual
would express their problem to their peers.

Hence, smartphones are likely to become an addiction to both generations and the daily usage
of smartphones has been studied by several researchers from other countries. In short,
smartphone have been affecting on the reformation of daily activities.

The popular machinery that resembles a computer and has the portability of a laptop but
smaller in size is a cellular phone, which is known as a smartphone. In supporting educational
technologies, many students are devoted to their smartphone. A
smartphone is one of the technology that has improved massively over past few decade.
Smartphone’s capabilities and ability to move signals have become increasingly
significant, thus, it is perceptible for people to carry and even some own more than
one smartphone. The global amount of smartphone users almost attained to two billion in
2016 and is now predicted to exceed that value by 2017 [44]. The exponential
rise of smartphone users has made it incontrovertible that people are getting more
dependent on this technology that potentially affecting their mannerism in smartphone
management especially for students. Though, the development of smartphones has given
students especially at higher level easy access to the Internet for varied purposes such as
education, research, teaching, tutorials, social communications, etc.
However, there is a concern on student’s belief to succeed in condition whereas a
smartphone can become an educational aids in accomplishing their academic activities. The
student belief about their capabilities to produce designated level of performance is referred
to student self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is important factor for academic learning, critical
thinking, performance and motivation. Students’ with
smartphone in mobile learning with a strong self-efficacy are more open to new learning
approach and experiences [38] at the same time the students are more to new ideas
and different learning opportunities [10, 26, 41].
Students are heavily relied on the mobile learning tools and its applications to support daily
academic routines [35]. The capability to easily access academic contents
through smartphone via Apps and other supporting mobile technologies [45]. It refers
to smartphone self-efficacy that extent the ability to enhance educational aids at university
level. It will depends on students’ self-confident and user characteristics such
as internet literacy computer literacy and prior experience and user’s smartphone

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usage and habits. In addition, university environment has adopted varies of approaches to
improve students’ self-efficacy trough educational technologies of mobile learning such as
online discussion, online project collaboration, or interactive multimedia
teaching.

Thereby, the study conducted is to collect the responses from students at university
and verify the influence of smartphones on their self-efficacy and mobile learning
activities. The study is aimed to investigate the relationship between student characteristics of
higher level students which determine the use of smartphone in the context
of mobile learning. More specifically, the purpose of the study was to identify the
relationship between:
• Smartphone habits and self-efficacy
• Self-efficacy and Internet literacy;
• Self-efficacy and mobile learning;

The popular machinery that resembles a computer and has the portability of a laptop but
smaller in size is a cellular phone, which is known as a smartphone. In supporting educational
technologies, many students are devoted to their smartphone. A
smartphone is one of the technology that has improved massively over past few decade.
Smartphone’s capabilities and ability to move signals have become increasingly
significant, thus, it is perceptible for people to carry and even some own more than
one smartphone. The global amount of smartphone users almost attained to two billion in
2016 and is now predicted to exceed that value by 2017. The exponential
rise of smartphone users has made it incontrovertible that people are getting more
dependent on this technology that potentially affecting their mannerism in smartphone
management especially for students.

Students are heavily relied on the mobile learning tools and its applications to support daily
academic routines . The capability to easily access academic contents
through smartphone via Apps and other supporting mobile technologies It refers
to smartphone self-efficacy that extent the ability to enhance educational aids at university
level. It will depend on students’ self-confident and user characteristics such
as internet literacy computer literacy and prior experience and user’s smartphone
usage and habits. In addition, university environment has adopted varies of approaches to
improve students’ self-efficacy trough educational technologies of mobile learning such as
online discussion, online project collaboration, or interactive multimedia
teaching

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 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. How do individuals perceive and rationalize their own phone usage habits?

2. How does the availability of smartphone and internet connectivity contribute to

prevalence of phone addiction?

3. What are the common signs and symptoms of phone addiction?

4. How does the integration of smartphones into the various aspects of daily life affect
the overall being and quality of life?

5. How does parental smartphone use influence children's attitudes and behaviours
towards technology?

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 Chapter-2
Literature Review

Smartphone addiction is considered to be rooted in Internet addiction due to the similarity of

the symptoms and negative effects on users. Internet addiction is defined as an impulse
control disorder, characterized by pathological Internet use (Goldberg, 1996; Young, 1998).
Smartphone addiction could be categorized as a behavioural addiction, such as Internet
addiction. Behavioural and chemical addictions have seven core symptoms in common, that
is, salience, tolerance, mood modification, conflict, withdrawal, problems, and relapse (Grant
et al., 2010; Griffiths, 2005). These common points are not integrally researched, but each
symptom has been found in smartphone addiction studies. For instance, Lin et al. (2014)
reported four features of smartphone addiction, that is, compulsion, functional impairment,
tolerance, and withdrawal. Bianchi and Phillips (2005) suggested that smartphone overuse
associated with psychological symptoms constitutes a form of behavioural addiction.
Smartphone addiction is also considered a technological addiction that involves human–
machine interaction (Griffiths, 1995).

Smartphone addiction is considered as the inability to control the smartphone use despite
negative effects on users. The use of a smartphone not only produces pleasure and reduces
feelings of pain and stress but also leads to failure to control the extent of use despite
significant harmful consequences in financial, physical, psychological, and social aspects of
life (Shaffer, 1996; Van Deursen et al., 2015; Young, 1999). Addiction to media has been
characterized as excessive or poorly controlled preoccupations, and compulsive needs or
behaviours that lead to impairment (Demirci et al., 2014; Shaw and Black, 2008). A study
reported that media addicts could not manage real-life activities (Greenfield, 1999; Young,
2007). The people using the Internet longer had poor social support and higher levels of
loneliness (Nie and Erb ring, 2000). Children using the cell phone displayed more
behavioural problems such as nervousness, temperament, mental distraction, and indolence,
and these problems worsened if the children began using a cell phone at an early age (Divan
et al., 2012).

Awareness regarding the severity of smartphone addiction has already been reflected in
clinical science and praxis. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5, American Psychiatric Association (APA), 2013) introduced the diagnostic criteria
for Internet gaming disorder and encouraged further research for listing it as a formal
diagnosis. Oula Virta et al. (2012) reported that the awareness of problems with repeated use
of smartphones was underestimated, and only a few reported that they were aware of it. The
few respondents reported repeated usage of a smartphone as annoying, addicting, “a trap,”
and distracting. They were aware that repeated use could lead to addiction; however, they
were not aware of the severity of the repeated and intense use of a smartphone. If one is
aware of the risks posed by smartphone addiction, one would do something against it. The
awareness of the severity of smartphone addiction can, therefore, play a role in preventing it.

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Life satisfaction pertains to the normal evaluation of one’s surroundings, and subjective
happiness or personal contentment (Diener et al., 1985; Scheufele and Shah, 2000). Addiction
to media could increase depressive symptoms and substance use, and it could decrease well-
being (Ha and Hwang, 2014; Yoo et al., 2014). Samaha and Hawi (2016) showed that
smartphone addiction is not directly linked to life satisfaction, but it is linked via perceived
stress and academic performance.

1. "A Comprehensive Review of Smartphone Addiction: Causes, Consequences, and Interventions"

- This review examines the various factors contributing to smartphone addiction, its impact on
individuals and society, and interventions aimed at mitigating its effects.

2. "The Relationship Between Smartphone Use and Mental Health: A Systematic Review" - This
systematic review explores the association between smartphone use patterns and mental health
outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and stress.

3. "Parental Influence on Adolescent Smartphone Addiction: A Literature Review" - This review

summarizes the role of parental factors in the development and maintenance of smartphone addiction
among adolescents, including parental monitoring and modelling behaviours.

4."Smartphone Addiction Among College Students: A Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors" - This
literature review examines the prevalence rates of smartphone addiction among college students and
identifies risk factors associated with its development, such as social media use and academic stress.

5."Gender Differences in Smartphone Addiction: A Review of the Literature" - This review

synthesizes existing research on gender disparities in smartphone addiction, exploring potential
biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors underlying these differences.

6. "The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Academic Performance: A Review of Empirical Studies"

- This review evaluates the effects of smartphone addiction on academic outcomes, including grades,
concentration, and time management, based on findings from empirical studies.

7."Cognitive and Behavioural Factors Contributing to Smartphone Addiction: A Review of

Theoretical Models" - This review critically analyses theoretical models proposed to explain the
cognitive and behavioural mechanisms underlying smartphone addiction, such as reinforcement
learning and cognitive-behavioural therapy.

8. "The Role of Social Media Use in Smartphone Addiction: A Review of Research Evidence" - This
literature review investigates the relationship between social media engagement and smartphone
addiction, highlighting the role of social comparison, fear of missing out, and online social support.

9.Smartphone Addiction and Sleep Disturbances: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" - This
systematic review synthesizes evidence on the association between smartphone use before bedtime
and sleep disturbances, including insomnia, poor sleep quality, and daytime sleepiness.

10.Psychological Correlates of Smartphone Addiction: A Review of Cross-sectional and Longitudinal

Studies"
- This review examines the psychological factors associated with smartphone addiction, including
personality traits, coping strategies, and emotional regulation, based on findings from cross-sectional
and longitudinal studies.

11"Cultural Variations in Smartphone Addiction: A Review of Cross-cultural Research" - This

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literature review compares patterns of smartphone addiction across different cultural contexts,
exploring how cultural values, norms, and practices influence usage patterns and addiction risk.

12. "The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Interpersonal Relationships: A Review of Qualitative

Studies"
- This review synthesizes qualitative research findings on the effects of smartphone addiction on
interpersonal relationships, including communication patterns, conflict resolution, and intimacy.

13. "The Neurobiology of Smartphone Addiction: A Review of Neuroimaging Studies"

- This review summarizes neuroimaging research investigating the neural correlates of smartphone
addiction, including alterations in brain structure and function associated with excessive smartphone
use.

14. "The Role of Peer Influence in Smartphone Addiction: A Review of Social Network Analysis"
- This literature review explores the influence of peer networks on smartphone addiction, examining
social contagion effects, peer pressure, and social support dynamics.

15. "The Effectiveness of Interventions for Smartphone Addiction: A Systematic Review and Meta-
analysis"
- This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of interventions designed to reduce smartphone
addiction, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and digital detox
programs.

These literature reviews offer comprehensive insights into various aspects of smartphone addiction,
including its causes, consequences, and interventions, drawing from diverse disciplinary perspectives
and methodological approaches.

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 Chapter-3
Research methodology

Methodology: Young workers with different professions and belonging to different

gender groups were purposefully recruited and interviewed to obtain diverse perspectives.

Research Instrument: Surveys

Self-administered questionnaires are ones completed in the absence of the researcher. The
respondent fills out the questionnaire themselves, which gives the term "self-administered".
Self-administered surveys allow participants to keep their anonymity and be more
comfortable sharing their opinions. When surveys are self-administered, researcher bias can
be removed. The only drawback is that the researcher can't track who will fill the
questionnaires and when they will return the answer.

Self-administered questionnaires are ones completed in the absence of the researcher. The
respondent fills out the questionnaire themselves, which gives the term "self-administered".
Self-administered surveys allow participants to keep their anonymity and be more
comfortable sharing their opinions. When surveys are self-administered, researcher bias can
be removed. The only drawback is that the researcher can't track who will fill the
questionnaires and when they will return the answer.

Questionnaires with interference from the researcher are primarily found in focus groups,
interviews, or observational research. The researcher hands out the questionnaire and remains
there to help the respondents fill it. They can answer questions and clear out any uncertainties
the respondent might have. This type of questionnaire has more risk of researcher bias but
will give more quality responses and have a higher response rate.

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 OBJECTIVES

1. Investigate individual's attitudes and beliefs regarding their smartphone usage

2. Understand the psychological processes that lead to excessive phone use.

3. Identify the key characteristics and factors associated with phone addiction.

4. Propose design interventions and policy recommendations aimed at promoting

responsible smartphone usage and safeguarding users' well-being.

5. Investigate the intergenerational transmission of smartphone habits within families.

HYPOTHESIS

1. "Individuals who exhibit higher levels of smartphone addiction will report poorer
mental health outcomes, including higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress,
compared to those with lower levels of smartphone addiction."

2. There will be gender differences in the prevalence and patterns of smartphone

addiction, with females being more likely to exhibit symptoms of addiction compared
to males, due to differences in social and communication preferences.

3. "Adolescents who experience higher levels of parental monitoring and guidance

regarding smartphone use will demonstrate lower levels of smartphone addiction, as
parental involvement may act as a protective factor against the development of
addictive behaviours."

4. 4. "Individuals who spend more time engaging in social comparison and validation-
seeking behaviours on social media platforms will exhibit higher levels of smartphone
addiction, as the gratification obtained from online interactions may reinforce
addictive smartphone use patterns."

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5. "Excessive smartphone use will be associated with poorer physical health outcomes,
such as musculoskeletal problems, eye strain, and disrupted sleep patterns, due to
prolonged screen time and sedentary behaviours."

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 SAMPLING PLAN

TARGET POPULATION: THE STUDY TARGETS THE AGE GROUP FROM 15-40
YEARS.

THIS AGE GROUP IS CHOOSEN BECAUSE OF THEIR HIGH EXPOSURE TO

SMARTPHONES AND INCREASED RISK OF DEVELOPING ADDICTION

SAMPLING METHOD
To explore the prevalence and factors associated with smartphone addiction across a diverse
age range (15-40 years), we employed stratified random sampling based on age groups and
geographical location. The population was segmented into 3 strata defined by age:
adolescents (15-19 years), young adults (20-29 years), adults (30-40 years). This stratification
allows for a Nuanced analysis of the impact of age on smartphone addiction within different
life stages.

To determine the sample size for each stratum, we used proportional allocation based on the
population distribution within the targeted regions, ensuring that each subgroup was
adequately represented. This method enhances the representativeness of the sample, allowing
us to generalize findings more effectively across different demographics.

SAMPLE SIZE
The survey comprised 30 participants aged between 15 and 40 years, representing various
occupational backgrounds. Participants were stratified into different age groups to ensure
diversity within the sample. The age distribution was as follows: 5 participants in the 15-20
age group, 12 participants in the 20-25 age group, and 5 participants in the 25-30 age group, 7
participants in the 35-40 age group. Additionally, participants represented a range of
occupations, including students, professionals, and homemakers. This stratified sampling
approach allowed for a comprehensive exploration of smartphone addiction across different
age cohorts and occupational settings.

SOURCES OF DATA
Primary Data Sources:

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 Surveys and Questionnaires: Develop or use validated instruments to collect data directly
from participants about their smartphone usage habits, psychological well-being, and
potential symptoms of addiction. Surveys might include scales like the Smartphone Addiction
Scale (SAS) or the Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale (MPPUS).

Digital Usage Data: Utilize apps or software that track smartphone usage patterns directly
from the device, providing objective data on the number of times the device is unlocked,
specific app usage, and time spent on the device.

POPULATION
"The study focuses on individuals aged 15 to 40 years within the target population. A total of
40 participants will be recruited, reflecting the age range of interest. This age bracket was
chosen to capture the demographic most relevant to the study objectives. Recruitment will be
conducted through [stratified method], ensuring a diverse representation within the selected
age group. Additionally, inclusion criteria will be established to ensure participants meet the
age requirements and are capable of providing informed consent."

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 CHAPTER-4
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Frequency Analysis
In the initial stage of data analysis, we conduct frequency analysis to examine the distribution
of key variables such as levels of smartphone use (e.g., light, moderate, heavy), age groups,
and other demographic factors. Frequency tables are generated using statistical software like
SPSS or R, which categorize and count instances across different groups, presenting these
counts as absolute numbers and percentages.

Interpretation: The results from the frequency analysis provide a foundational understanding
of the participant demographics and usage patterns. For instance, identifying a high
percentage of heavy users can highlight potential public health concerns and target areas for
deeper investigation.

Testing of Hypothesis with t-test, ANOVA, and Z-test

1. t-test
The t-test is used to compare the means of two groups to determine if there is a
statistically significant difference between them under the assumption of normal
distribution. For the study on smartphone addiction, we can apply:

Independent t-test: This test could be used to compare the average daily smartphone
usage between two groups, such as males versus females or adolescents versus adults.
Implementation: Assume we want to test the hypothesis that adults use smartphones
significantly more than adolescents. We would collect samples of smartphone usage
data from both groups, calculate the means and standard deviations, and then apply
the t-test formula to find the t-value.
Interpretation: If the calculated p-value is less than the significance level (usually
0.05), we reject the null hypothesis and conclude that there is a significant difference
in smartphone usage between adults and adolescents.

2. ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)

ANOVA is utilized to compare the means of three or more independent (or
dependent) groups to find out if at least one group mean differs from the others
significantly. For instance:

One-way ANOVA: Useful to test if there are significant differences in addiction

levels across different age groups (teens, young adults, middle-aged adults).
Implementation: Collect addiction scores for all age groups, calculate the overall
mean, the means of each group, and their variances. ANOVA calculates the F-ratio,
comparing the variance between groups to the variance within groups.
Interpretation: A significant F-ratio (where p < 0.05) indicates that at least one
group’s mean significantly differs from the others. Further analysis with post-hoc
tests would specify which groups differ.

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3. Z-test
The Z-test is similar to the t-test but is used when the sample size is large (generally n
> 30), and the population variance is known. It can be used for:

Comparing sample and population means: For instance, if we want to test if the mean
smartphone usage time in our sample is different from the known national average.
Implementation: Calculate the Z-score using the formula Z = (X̄ - μ) / (σ/√n), where X̄
is the sample mean, μ is the population mean, σ is the population standard deviation,
and n is the sample size.
Interpretation: The resulting Z-score is compared against the critical Z-value from the
Z-distribution table. If the Z-score exceeds the critical value, the null hypothesis is
rejected, indicating a significant difference between the sample and population means.

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 Frequencies

[DataSet1]

Frequency Table

AGE
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 10 27.0 27.0 27.0

2.0 13 35.1 35.1 62.2

3.0 4 10.8 10.8 73.0

Valid 4.0 5 13.5 13.5 86.5

5.0 5 13.5 13.5 100.0

37 100.0 100.0
Total

GENDER
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 10 27.0 27.0 27.0

2.0 13 35.1 35.1 62.2

3.0 4 10.8 10.8 73.0

4.0 5 13.5 13.5 86.5

Valid
5.0 5 13.5 13.5 100.0

37 100.0 100.0

Total

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 EDUCATION LEVEL

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

19 51.4 51.4 51.4

1.0

18 48.6 48.6 100.0

Valid 2.0

37 100.0 100.0
Total

How satisfied are you with your overall smartphone usage

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

9 24.3 24.3 24.3

1.0

19 51.4 51.4 75.7

2.0

Valid
9 24.3 24.3 100.0
3.0

37 100.0 100.0
Total

My smartphone usage aligns with my personal values and goals

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 6 16.2 16.2 16.2

2.0 3 8.1 8.1 24.3

3.0 7 18.9 18.9 43.2

Valid
4.0 10 27.0 27.0 70.3

5.0 11 29.7 29.7 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

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 I feel in control of my smartphone usage habits

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 6 16.2 16.2 16.2

2.0 9 24.3 24.3 40.5

3.0 18 48.6 48.6 89.2

Valid

4.0 4 10.8 10.8 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

I check my smartphone throughout the day

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 3 8.1 8.1 8.1

2.0 9 24.3 24.3 32.4

3.0 14 37.8 37.8 70.3

4.0 10 27.0 27.0 97.3

5.0 1 2.7 2.7 100.0

Valid 37 100.0 100.0

Total

Primarily use my smartphone for activities such as social media

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 7 18.9 18.9 18.9

2.0 20 54.1 54.1 73.0

Valid
3.0 10 27.0 27.0 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

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I feel the need to constantly check my smartphone even when there are people around me
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

10 27.0 27.0 27.0

1.0

Valid
2.0 15 40.5 40.5 67.6

3.0 8 21.6 21.6 89.2

4.0 4 10.8 10.8 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

I engage in activities that promote wellbeing and positive

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 8 21.6 21.6 21.6

2.0 11 29.7 29.7 51.4

3.0 11 29.7 29.7 81.1

Valid
4.0 6 16.2 16.2 97.3

5.0 1 2.7 2.7 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

My smartphone usage positively to my social connections

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 5 13.5 13.5 13.5

2.0 5 13.5 13.5 27.0

Valid 3.0 15 40.5 40.5 67.6

4.0 12 32.4 32.4 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

I balance my smartphone usage with face to face interactions

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

2.0 3 8.1 8.1 8.1

3.0 16 43.2 43.2 51.4

Valid 4.0 12 32.4 32.4 83.8

5.0 6 16.2 16.2 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

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 My smartphone use has had a negative impact on my relationships
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 4 10.8 11.1 11.1

2.0 12 32.4 33.3 44.4

3.0 10 27.0 27.8 72.2

Valid
4.0 7 18.9 19.4 91.7

5.0 3 8.1 8.3 100.0

Total 36 97.3 100.0

Missing System 1 2.7
Total 37 100.0

I make a conscious effort to limit smartphone use

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 3 8.1 8.3 8.3

2.0 9 24.3 25.0 33.3

3.0 12 32.4 33.3 66.7

Valid
4.0 7 18.9 19.4 86.1

5.0 5 13.5 13.9 100.0

Total 36 97.3 100.0

Missing System 1 2.7
Total 37 100.0

My smartphone use has affected my mood or emotional wellbeing

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

2.0 3 8.1 8.1 8.1

3.0 10 27.0 27.0 35.1

Valid 4.0 15 40.5 40.5 75.7

5.0 9 24.3 24.3 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

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 I have felt guilty or ashamed about the amount of time I spend
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 6 16.2 16.2 16.2

2.0 11 29.7 29.7 45.9

3.0 10 27.0 27.0 73.0

Valid
4.0 9 24.3 24.3 97.3

5.0 1 2.7 2.7 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

I feel to concentrate on tasks or activities because of my smartphone

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 9 24.3 24.3 24.3

2.0 9 24.3 24.3 48.6

3.0 15 40.5 40.5 89.2

Valid
4.0 2 5.4 5.4 94.6

5.0 2 5.4 5.4 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

I use my smartphone as a way to cope with stress boredom

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 5 13.5 13.5 13.5

2.0 11 29.7 29.7 43.2

3.0 14 37.8 37.8 81.1
Valid
4.0 6 16.2 16.2 97.3

5.0 1 2.7 2.7 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

My smartphone use my sense of agency and empowerment in managing

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 6 16.2 16.2 16.2

2.0 6 16.2 16.2 32.4

3.0 15 40.5 40.5 73.0

Valid
4.0 8 21.6 21.6 94.6

5.0 2 5.4 5.4 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

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 I am in maintaining or further enhancing my positive engagement
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 4 10.8 10.8 10.8

2.0 12 32.4 32.4 43.2

Valid
3.0 21 56.8 56.8 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

I feel to take steps to continue using my smartphone in ways tha

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 5 13.5 13.5 13.5

2.0 15 40.5 40.5 54.1

Valid 3.0 14 37.8 37.8 91.9

4.0 3 8.1 8.1 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

I believe that smartphone usage when approached mindfully

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 7 18.9 18.9 18.9

2.0 12 32.4 32.4 51.4

Valid 3.0 12 32.4 32.4 83.8

4.0 6 16.2 16.2 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

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Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

1.0 4 10.8 10.8 10.8

2.0 2 5.4 5.4 16.2

3.0 13 35.1 35.1 51.4

Valid
4.0 11 29.7 29.7 81.1

5.0 7 18.9 18.9 100.0

Total 37 100.0 100.0

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[DataSet1]

ANOVA

Sum of df Mean Square F Sig.

Squares

Between Groups 8.500 4 2.125 7.158 .000

How satisfied are you with your overall
Within Groups 9.500 32 .297
smartphone usage
Total 18.000 36
Between Groups 9.108 4 2.277 1.137 .357
My smartphone usage aligns with my
Within Groups 64.081 32 2.003
personal values and goals
Total 73.189 36
Between Groups 8.439 4 2.110 3.254 .024
I2incontrolofmysmartphoneusagehabit
Within Groups 20.750 32 .648
s
Total 29.189 36
Between Groups 1.364 4 .341 .327 .858
Icheckmysmartphone2throughoutthed
Within Groups 33.392 32 1.044
ay
Total 34.757 36
Between Groups 1.414 4 .354 .738 .573
Primarily use my smartphone for
Within Groups 15.342 32 .479
activities such as social media
Total 16.757 36
Between Groups 8.608 4 2.152 2.820 .041
I2theneedtoconstantlycheckmysmartp
Within Groups 24.419 32 .763
honeevenwhentherea
Total 33.027 36
Between Groups 10.801 4 2.700 2.663 .050
I engage in activities that promote
Within Groups 32.442 32 1.014
wellbeing and positive
Total 43.243 36

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 T-Test

[DataSet1]

One-Sample Statistics
N Mean Std. Deviation Std. Error Mean

I2incontrolofmysmartphoneusagehabits 37 2.541 .9005 .1480

Icheckmysmartphone2throughouttheday 37 2.919 .9826 .1615
37 2.081 .6823 .1122
Primarily use my smartphone for activities such as social media

37 2.162 .9578 .1575

I2theneedtoconstantlycheckmysmartphoneevenwhentherea

37 2.486 1.0960 .1802

I engage in activities that promote wellbeing and positive

37 2.919 1.0105 .1661

Mysmartphoneusage4positivelytomysocialconnectionsandre

37 3.568 .8673 .1426

I balance my smartphone usage with face to face interaction sand

37 2.216 1.7019 .2798

I2usemysmartphoneduringsocialinteractionswithfriendsor

37 3.054 1.1772 .1935

I have experienced conflict with others due to my smartphone use

36 2.806 1.1419 .1903

My smartphone usage has negative impact on my relationships

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Test Value = 3

t df Sig. (2-tailed) Mean 95% Confidence Interval of the

Difference Difference

Lower Upper

I feel in control of my smartphone usage habits -3.104 36 .004 -.4595 -.760 -.159
Icheckmysmartphone2throughouttheday -.502 36 .619 -.0811 -.409 .247
Primarily use my smartphone for activities such -8.193 36 .000 -.9189 -1.146 -.691
as social media
I2theneedtoconstantlycheckmysmartphoneeven -5.321 36 .000 -.8378 -1.157 -.518
whentherea
I engage in activities that promote well being and -2.850 36 .007 -.5135 -.879 -.148
positive
Mysmartphoneusage4positivelytomysocialconne -.488 36 .628 -.0811 -.418 .256
ctionsandre
I balance my smartphone usage with face to 3.980 36 .000 .5676 .278 .857
face interactions and
I2usemysmartphoneduringsocialinteractionswithf -2.801 36 .008 -.7838 -1.351 -.216
riendsor
I have experienced conflict with others due to my .279 36 .782 .0541 -.338 .447
smartphone use
My smartphone use has had a negative impact -1.022 35 .314 -.1944 -.581 .192
on my relationships
T-Test

[DataSet1]

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 Group Statistics
GENDER N Mean Std. Deviation Std. Error Mean

I have felt guilty or ashamed about the amount of time 1.0 10 3.300 .9487 .3000
I spend 2.0 13 2.077 .9541 .2646
I2toconcentrateontasksoractivitiesbecauseofmysmartp 1.0 10 2.400 .9661 .3055
hon 2.0 13 2.000 1.0801 .2996
I use my smartphone as away to cope with stress 1.0 10 3.000 .9428 .2981
boredom 2.0 13 2.231 1.0127 .2809
There are specific situation sort riggers that lead to 1.0 10 2.100 .7379 .2333
increased 2.0 13 1.923 .8623 .2392
I have tried strategies to reduce my smartphone use 1.0 10 2.900 .7379 .2333
or manage 2.0 13 2.923 1.4412 .3997
1.0 10 2.800 .9189 .2906
I feel in control of my smartphone use and it autonomy
2.0 13 2.308 1.1821 .3279
I am able to set limits on my smartphone use and 1.0 10 3.000 1.0541 .3333
adhere to them 2.0 13 2.308 1.1821 .3279
Mysmartphoneuse1smysenseofagencyandempowerm 1.0 10 3.200 1.2293 .3887
entinmanagi 2.0 13 2.538 1.1983 .3323
Iam2inmaintainingorfurtherenhancingmypositiveengag 1.0 10 2.500 .7071 .2236
emen 2.0 13 2.385 .8697 .2412
I2totakestepstocontinueusingmysmartphoneinwaystha 1.0 10 2.400 .6992 .2211
tc 2.0 13 2.000 .8165 .2265
I believe that smart phone usage when approached 1.0 10 2.700 .9487 .3000
mind fully 2.0 13 2.308 1.2506 .3469
1.0 10 3.400 1.2649 .4000
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2.0 13 3.231 1.4233 .3947

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Two-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test

Frequencies

GENDER N

1.0 10
How satisfied are you with you overall smartphone
2.0 13
usage
Total 23
1.0 10
My smartphone usage aligns with my personal value
2.0 13
and goals
Total 23
1.0 10
I2incontrolofmysmartphoneusagehabits 2.0 13
Total 23
1.0 10
Icheckmysmartphone2throughouttheday 2.0 13
Total 23
1.0 10
Primarily use my smartphone for activities such as
2.0 13
social media
Total 23
1.0 10
I2theneedtoconstantlycheckmysmartphoneevenwhe
2.0 13
ntherea
Total 23
1.0 10
I engage in activities that promote wellbeing and
2.0 13
positive
Total 23
1.0 10
2.0 13
Mysmartphoneusage4positivelytomysocialconnectio
23
nsandre
Total

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FINDINGS
Recommendations
1) Implement Education Programs: Schools and communities should offer educational
programs that raise awareness about the signs, consequences, and management o
smartphone addiction.

2) Develop Targeted Interventions: Tailored interventions should be developed to

address the specific needs of high-risk groups identified, such as adolescents and
young adults.

3) Promote Digital Detox Initiatives: Encourage regular digital detox by promoting

periods where digital devices are intentionally avoided to improve mental health and
reduce dependency.

4) Enhance Parental Controls: Upgrade parental control software to allow more nuanced
settings that help parents effectively manage and monitor their children's smartphone
use.

5) Support Mental Health Services: Increase funding and support for mental health
services that include counselling and treatment for those struggling with digital
addiction.

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 Chapter-6

CONCLUSION

The study on smartphone addiction provides critical insights into patterns and factors
contributing to this modern challenge. It reveals that certain demographics, particularly
young people and males, are more prone to excessive smartphone use, which correlates
strongly with negative mental health outcomes. The findings underscore the necessity for
multi-faceted approaches to address smartphone addiction effectively. By implementing
targeted educational programs and improving support systems, it may be possible to mitigate
the adverse effects associated with smartphone overuse. Furthermore, enhancing
technological measures, such as parental controls and promoting initiatives like digital
detoxes, could provide tangible benefits in reducing dependency rates. Collectively, these
efforts could form a comprehensive strategy to combat smartphone addiction and promote
healthier digital habits across various population segments.

This research not only sheds light on the prevalence and severity of smartphone addiction but
also highlights the broader societal implications, including reduced productivity and potential
strain on relationships and physical health. As smartphone technology continues to evolve, so
too must our approaches to managing its impact on daily life. The recommended strategies,
derived from empirical data, advocate for a proactive stance against the encroaching
influence of digital devices. By fostering a balanced use of technology, individuals can
reclaim control over their digital lives, enhancing their overall well-being and forging more
meaningful interpersonal connections. Ultimately, the battle against smartphone addiction is
not just about reducing screen time—it's about creating a sustainable digital culture that
prioritizes human interaction and well-being over online presence.

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