scholarly journals An Exploratory Study of Nomophobia in Post Graduate Residents of a Teaching Hospital in Central India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Pritam Chandak ◽  
Dr Deepika Singh ◽  
Dr Abhijeet Faye ◽  
Dr Sushil Gawande ◽  
Dr Rahul Tadke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Central India ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The extensive use of mobile phones and its addiction brings in newer psychological problems like nomophobia which necessitates close examination of its impacts on people’s health. Despite growing concerns over the increasing incidence of nomophobia there is paucity of research on the various factors affecting it. Aim: This study aims at assessing the prevalence of nomophobia and its relationship with various clinical and socio-demographic factors. Materials & Methods: 100 post graduate residents were included in the study after informed consent and ethics committee approval. Self reported semi-structured questionnaire which included details about socio-demographic profile, questions pertaining to factors affecting nomophobia and Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) were administered. Data was analyzed statistically. Results: Nomophobia was seen in 38% of the participants with significantly more prevalence in younger age group and in females. Majority of the participants were using mobile phone since 5-10 years (71%). Around 46% participants used mobile phone for 2-3 hours per day with most of them(47%) checking their phones 25-50 times per day. More than half of the participants (59%) spent 500-1000 rupees per month as their mobile expenses. Physical symptoms due to mobile phone use were reported by 37% of the participants and they were seen significantly more in those with nomophobia. Conclusion: This study not only gives useful insight into nomophobia and its risk factors, but it is also one of the few studies to explore the relationship between clinical and socio-demographic factors related to nomophobia.

scholarly journals Nomophobia: Is the Fear of Being without a Smartphone Associated with Problematic Use?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6024 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fareed Kaviani ◽  
Brady Robards ◽  
Kristie L. Young ◽  
Sjaan Koppel
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Problematic Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Physical Environments ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Use Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Mobile phones are changing behaviour, relationships, communication and the dynamics of physical environments. As such, reliance on the device for everyday activities has increased. Consequently, “nomophobia”, defined as the fear of being without one’s mobile phone, has emerged as a new phobia. The current study aimed to determine if nomophobia can increase the likelihood of problematic dependent, prohibited and dangerous mobile phone use. The sample comprised 2838 participants (males n = 1337 females n = 1501) recruited from various online platforms. The instrument used to measure nomophobia was the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), while problematic mobile phone use was measured using the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPUQ-R). The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between nomophobia and all three problematic use factors. In addition to nomophobia, regression models revealed younger age and more time spent on a mobile phone per day significantly increased problematic dependency, prohibited use and dangerous use. Males were more likely to engage in prohibited and dangerous use, while no significant gender differences were found in dependent use. These findings support the need for further research into the relationship between nomophobia and specific aspects of problematic mobile phone use, such as using a mobile phone while driving.

Exploring a mobile phone user's attitude toward watching TV content on a mobile phone – uses and gratifications perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soo Il Shin ◽  
J.B. Kim ◽  
Sumin Han ◽  
Sangmi Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Uses And Gratifications ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Potential Implication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Watching Tv ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine factors affecting mobile phone users' attitude toward watching TV content on a mobile device. Under the uses and gratifications theory, the current study examined attitude toward watching TV content on a mobile phone, with antecedents of affinities for both watching TV content and a mobile phone use.Design/methodology/approachThe current study adopted a construct of relative advantage as a mediator between affinities and attitude, and four moderators that affect the relationship between relative advantage and attitude. The study then analyzed 430 survey responses from public mobile phone users with a generalized linear model.FindingsResearch findings reveal that both affinities are significantly associated with the relative advantage of watching TV content on a mobile phone. Relative advantage plays a salient role in explaining attitudes toward watching TV content on a mobile phone. The relationship between attitude and relative advantage was significantly affected by relaxation, fashion status and accessibility.Originality/valueThis study contributes to media literature, especially where new, applied technology is considered. Particularly, the current research theoretically explains rationale behind a mobile phone user's positive attitude toward watching TV content on a mobile phone, and potential implication of the current and increasing trend of broadcasting individual content through social media outlets.

Factors Affecting Mobile Phone Use Among Undergraduate Students in Turkey

2013 ◽  
pp. 234-246
Author(s):  
Ali Acilar
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
The World

Mobile phones are one of the fastest-adopted innovations in history. Globally, mobile phones have rapidly become widespread in most parts of the world, especially among the young generation. Young people constitute an important and significant part of mobile phone users. In this study, the author examined the factors affecting mobile phone use among undergraduate students in a developing country. The research data was collected through a convenience sample of undergraduate students in a public university in Turkey. Exploratory factor analysis was used to examine the underlying factors in mobile phone use. Nine factors are identified from the results of factor analysis such as “Information,” “Attitude,” “Mobility,” “Functional service,” “Entertainment/Relaxation,” “Convenience,” “Fashion,” “Sense of security,” and “Multimedia service”.

scholarly journals The relationship between medical school of training, age, gender and success in the MRCPsych examinations

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 257-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. P. Tyrer ◽  
W.-C. Leung ◽  
J. Smalls ◽  
C. Katona
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Ethnic Background ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Predictors Of Success ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Irish Medical ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

Aims and MethodFactors leading to success in the MRCPsych Part I and Part II examinations, including age, gender and original medical school of training, were examined in the 1999 MRCPsych examination entrants to determine how far they are associated with the results. The ethnic breakdown of examiners of the MRCPsych examinations was also determined and compared with the origin of all consultant psychiatrists.ResultsYounger age at taking the examination and training at a British or Irish medical school were found to be highly significant predictors of success in the MRCPsych examinations. When allowance was made for confounding variables, the gender of candidates did not contribute to success. There was no difference in ethnic background of examiners compared with consultant psychiatrists overall.Clinical ImplicationsFactors affecting trainees wishing to undertake a psychiatric career need to be more closely examined. To ensure fairness and transparency in future examinations the ethnicity of candidates taking the examination needs to be addressed.

How career expectations influence advancement: evidence from women in the hospitality industry

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Liu ◽  
Jie Gao ◽  
Mingfang Zhu ◽  
Yajun Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to examine the role of women’s career expectations (CEs) in changes in their career advancement (CA) and to determine whether these changes were because of socio-demographic factors. Design/methodology/approach Multiple linear regression was used to measure the relationship between women’s CEs and CA, as well as the influences that socio-demographic factors (e.g. education) have on that relationship. Findings Results indicated that CEs had two dimensions (i.e. career rewards and career development) and that career reward expectations had a significantly higher effect on CA than career development expectations. Furthermore, women were very likely to set higher CEs and stronger desires for CA as they became older. Results also showed that education, working years and position level were significantly related to women’s CA. Practical implications This study provides new insight into which aspects of women’s CA can be boosted by CEs and how these aspects may be affected by socio-demographic factors. This study can help hotels design better career management strategies to achieve the desired results. The study also provides guidance for women’s career management activities. Originality/value This study considers women’s CEs in hotels. The results revealed two dimensions (i.e. career rewards and career development) of CEs and uncovered the influences of socio-demographic factors on women’s CA, for example, age, education, working years and position level.

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