Author: Johnson W S & Dr. Mahadevaswamy P
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04042028
Abstract: The rapid expansion of smartphone technology has significantly influenced the lifestyle and behavioural patterns of young adults (Twenge, 2019). While smartphones provide numerous benefits in communication, education and entertainment, excessive usage has raised concerns regarding behavioural addiction and its impact on health, particularly sleep quality (Kwon et al., 2013). The present study examines the relationship between smartphone addiction and sleep quality among young adults in Mysore. A quantitative cross-sectional design was adopted with a sample of 120 college students selected through convenience sampling. Statistical techniques including descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, independent samples t-test and One-Way ANOVA were used for data analysis. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between smartphone addiction and several sleep-related variables, indicating that higher smartphone addiction is associated with poorer sleep quality (Demirciet al., 2015; Lemolaet al., 2015). However, no significant differences were observed based on gender or domicile. The study highlights the growing impact of smartphone overuse on sleep health among young adults and emphasizes the need for awareness programs on digital well-being and healthy sleep practices.
Keywords: Smartphone Addiction, Sleep Quality, Young Adults, Digital Behaviour, Mysore.
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