Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2018 Mar 30. doi: 10.1111/ppc.12277.
Aktürk Ü1, Budak F2, Gültekin A2, Özdemir A2.
Abstract
PURPOSE:
This study was conducted to compare the relationship between the smartphone addiction and loneliness in high school and university students.
DESIGN AND METHODS:
A correlation and descriptive study from a convenience sample of 1156 high school and university students. Questionnaire, Smartphone Addiction scale, and Short Loneliness scale were used to collect the data of the study.
FINDINGS:
No relationship was found between the smartphone addiction and loneliness in high school and university students.
PRACTICE IMPLACITIONS:
It is recommended to organize comprehensive training programs for the students and their families in the school health services.
KEYWORDS: addiction; loneliness; nursing; smartphone; student
PMID: 29601080
DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12277
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