The associations between smart device use and psychological distress among secondary and high school students in Kuwait.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smart devices (SDs) are widely used among adolescents. Numerous studies have recommended further research on this topic to find out the prevalence of SD overuse among school students and to what extent this is associated with psychological distress. The present study aimed to investigate the pattern of SD use among secondary and high school students in the state of Kuwait, as well as the possible associations with psychological problems, weight, physical activity, and school performance.

Materials and methods

The correlational study design aimed to survey students from public schools by using a questionnaire and valid instruments, which included: Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) and Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Scale-(DASS-21). Pearson's correl

SUBMITTER: Buabbas AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8205156 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature