The relationship of smartphone addiction with depression, anxiety, and stress among medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An increasing amount of research has shown a link between psychopathological behaviors such as smartphone addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress. The aim of this study was to assess the association of smartphone addiction with depression, anxiety, and stress.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted between 26th January and 3rd March 2021. The sample was chosen using a convenient sampling technique and Raosoft tool. The survey assessed smartphone addiction using abbreviated versions of the Addiction Scale Short Version, a self-administered questionnaire that has been validated in the English and Arabic languages. Also, Depression and Anxiety Stress Scale was used to measure the level of depression, anxiety, and stress among the university students.

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SUBMITTER: Sarhan AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10838039 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature