Summary
This study found that smartphone addiction is prevalent among medical students and is associated with various psycho-psychiatric and behavioral disorders, with gender differences in these associations. While not directly about lighting, the findings are relevant to screen-based light exposure and its role in mental health and academic performance interventions.
Key Findings
- Smartphone addiction was found to be common among medical college students investigated
- Associations between smartphone usage and psycho-behavioral factors differed between male and female students
- Results suggest a need for targeted interventions to reduce smartphone addiction among undergraduate students
Categories
Mood & Mental Wellness: The study examines psycho-psychiatric disorders associated with smartphone addiction, relevant to emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes.
Student Learning: The study focuses on medical college students, examining how smartphone addiction affects psycho-behavioral factors in an educational population.
Author(s)
MA Lodhi, M Ahmad, AA Khan, M Wyne, MA Karim
Publication Year
2019
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