Association between Mobile Phone Addiction and sleep pattern among engineering students
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 0
Abstract
Background: Mobile phone addiction has been as a growing social issue nowadays. Previous studies have examined the effect of sleep alterations on one’s health and performance. However, little research examined the causes leading to the altered sleep pattern in college students. Aim: To assess the relationship between mobile phone use and sleep pattern among college students. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at an Engineering college in Coimbatore. Mobile phone addiction was measured by using the Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale – 10 (MPPUS-10). Similarly the sleep pattern, which includes duration and quality, was analysed by using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results: The sample size was 200, of which 59% were male participants. Smart phone usage time of 30% study participants was high. Of the study participants, 40% were highly addicted to their smart phones. A total of 86.5% had sleep duration less than 8 hours and 55% had poor sleep quality. Statistically significant association was found between sleep quality and Mobile Phone addiction. Conclusion: Just as a mother develops an “ear” for her baby, perhaps college students have developed an “ear” for their mobile phone. Hence further research is warranted in this field, as the usage of mobile phones is increasing day by day.
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Sujatha. K. , Kalidas P, Aji Antony
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- EP ID EP529096
- DOI 10.26727/NJRCM.2018.7.3ii.77
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