Smartphone addiction among elderly individuals: its relationship with physical activity, activities of daily living, and balance levels.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The growing use of smartphones among elderly individuals, driven by social and informational needs, may lead to smartphone addiction, potentially impacting their daily lives. This study aimed to determine whether there is a difference in physical activity, activities of daily living, and balance levels between elderly individuals with and without smartphone addiction.

Methods

This descriptive and cross-sectional study included 94 elderly individuals. Data were obtained using the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV), the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE), the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (Lawton IADL), the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAB-T), and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). The participants were divided int

SUBMITTER: Demir OB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899699 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature