Nomophobia, screen time and physical activity among late adolescents
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2024
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UMT.Lahore
Abstract
The study aimed to examine the relationship among nomophobia, screen-time and physical activity of Late adolescents. So, this research utilize quantitative approach and employ survey questionnaires to collect data. Its a cross-sectional study and a sample of 195 late adolscents from various private and Government colleges was taken. In the questionnaire standardized scales used to measure nomophobia, screen-time and physical activity along with demographic infformation. Statistical analysis are used to explore correlations, predictions and trends from collecteddata. So, the results indicate a negative correlation between nomophobia, screen-time and physicl activity. Screen-time found significant negative predictor of Physical Activity, whereas Nomophobia found negative predictor of Physical Activity. Screen-time and physical activity reported high among private institutions whereas, nomophobia reported high among government college students. But the institutional differences are not statistically significant enough. Furthermore, females reported high nomophobia and males reported high screen-time and physical activity. This research is advantageous for parents, educationists, students and authorities in terms of controlling unhealthy behaviors towards excessive screen-time, nomophobia and lower physical activity.