scholarly journals Link between Excessive Smartphone Use and Sleeping Disorders and Depression among South Korean University Students

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1213
Author(s):  
Maidul Islam
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sleeping Disorders ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Smartphone Use

The purpose of this study was to explore the link between smartphone use and sleeping disorders and depression among university students in South Korea. South Korea has the highest mobile phone penetration rate as well as the highest rate of suicide of any of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) nations, thus making this study of great importance. The core aim was to see whether the excessive use of smartphones has an association with sleeping disorders and depression. A cross-sectional analysis was performed to establish if there was any link between smartphone use and sleeping disorders and depression. Samples from 188 participants were used for this study. Data were collected using two well-established questionnaires, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) and the Athene Insomnia Scale (AIS), as well as a few questions on smartphone use. A few demographic questions were added to the questionnaire. The results of this study concluded that a significant relationship exists between smartphone use and depression. However, the finding of this research could not uncover a significant relationship between smartphone use and sleeping disorders among university students in South Korea. The excessive use of smartphones shows a relationship to an unhealthy lifestyle. There is a clear indication that the overuse of smartphones could be linked to depression. Furthermore, the study found that students with depression also tend to have sleeping disorders.

The Relationship Between Smartphone Use, Insomnia, Stress, and Anxiety Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 105477382098316
Author(s):  
Nisreen Al Battashi ◽  
Omar Al Omari ◽  
Murad Sawalha ◽  
Safiya Al Maktoumi ◽  
Ahmed Alsuleitini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Insomnia Severity Index ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insomnia Severity

The rapid increase in the number of smartphone users has raised concern about the negative psychosocial and physical effects of this use. A descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted to investigate the relationship between smartphone use, anxiety and insomnia among university students. A convenience sample of 404 students from one public university completed questionnaires with items from the Smartphone Addiction Scale, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale and the Insomnia Severity Index, with some demographic data. High smartphone addition scale score was significantly associated with higher anxiety and stress scores of the Depression Anxiety Stress scale, and higher insomnia severity index score. The findings support the importance of an intervention program to promote appropriate use of smartphones and to improve sleep and psychological symptoms such as stress and anxiety among university students.

scholarly journals Gender, Age and Locality Based Social Intelligence Differences of B.Ed. (Hons) Students

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (I) ◽  
pp. 145-149
Author(s):  
Asghar Ali ◽  
Iqbal Ahmad ◽  
Adnan Khan
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
University Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Social Intelligence ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
Effect Of Age

Social intelligence has increasingly caught the attention of researchers and scholars in the present times. This research aims at exploring difference in social intelligence mean of male and female university students. Secondly, it explores the effect of age and locality on social intelligence through cross-sectional research design. Data were collected from all (150) students enrolled in semester 8 and 4 BS education course in four public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). 71 were female whereas 79 were male in the sample. Data were analysed based on ANOVA test and independent sample t-test through SPSS. The study found no significant difference on gender and locality. But there was a significant relationship related to age. The findings of this study demonstrated that social intelligence increases with age.

scholarly journals Physical activity and the prevalence of primary headaches among a large population of university students: The MEPHASOUS study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoume Mansouri ◽  
Farshad Sharifi ◽  
Mehdi Varmaghani ◽  
Azad Shokri ◽  
HosseinAli Rahdar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Primary headaches have a high prevalence among university students. Lifestyle has an important role in the prevention and management of these headaches. Among lifestyle factors, data on the association between physical activity and primary headaches are scarce and conflicting.Aim: To examine the association between physical activity and primary headaches among a large population of university students.Methods: Totally, 83,463 university students from 28 provinces of Iran were included in the current cross-sectional study. Data on physical activity, dietary intakes, and demographic characteristics were collected using pre-tested questionnaires. Primary headaches were determined according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 (ICHD-3) criteria.Results: Mean age of university students was 21.50 ± 4.01, and 54.7% were female. Primary headaches were prevalent among 9% of students. A significant inverse association was seen between physical activity and primary headaches in the whole population (OR: 0.66, 95% CI: 0.62-0.71). Such an inverse association was also observed after taking potential confounders into account; such that students who were physically active had 21% lower odds of primary headaches compared with those who were physically inactive (OR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.72-0.87). Also, physical activity was associated with reduced odds of primary headaches in male and female students (Males; OR: 0.70, 95% CI: 0.60-0.82, females; OR: 0.84, 95% CI: 0.75-0.94) as well as those students with normal-weight (OR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.71-0.87), overweight, or obesity (OR: 0.80, 95% CI: 0.66-0.96).Conclusion: Our findings support the protective association between physical activity and primary headaches.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Personality Factors, Social Support, and Regulation with Lifestyle

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Ferdosi ◽  
Behnaz Nikkar Isfahani ◽  
Mohammad Shayan Kolahdozan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Health Promoting Lifestyle ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Since lifestyle is a multi-dimensional concept and various dimensions of health or disease are affected by each other, the measures taken to promote health should pay attention to all aspects of individual physical, mental, spiritual health, as well as the general health of society. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between psychological components including personality factors, social support, and regulation with lifestyle among obese individuals. Methods: This study was analytical in terms of purpose and cross-sectional in terms of time and was conducted in 2018. In this study, the individuals referring to the health centers of Isfahan were considered as the research population. A number of 357 individuals randomly entered the study. Data collection was based on the perceived social support questionnaire of Zimet et al., health promoting lifestyle questionnaire of Walker, the CERQ emotion cognitive regulation questionnaire, and Neo five-factor inventory. Data were analyzed by SPSS18 using independent T-test, Pearson correlation, and ANOVA. Results: In the final model, a significant relationship was found between gender, nervousness, extroversion, openness, conscientiousness, social support, and health promoting lifestyle (P-value < 0.05). In addition, a significant relationship was observed between marital status, nervousness, extroversion, openness, agreement, and social support (P-value < 0.05). A significant relationship was observed between personality factors and health promoting lifestyle. Such a relationship in nervousness was inverse and significant while it was positive and significant in extraversion, openness, and conscientiousness (P-value < 0.05). Based on the results, there was an inverse relationship between social support and lifestyle and also between regulation and lifestyle (P-value < 0.05). Conclusion: In order to take motivational measures for changing the lifestyle of obese individuals, it is recommended to regard the psychological factors and their relationship to increase the effectiveness of interventions.

scholarly journals Associations among Solo Dining, Self-Determined Solitude, and Depression in South Korean University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7392
Author(s):  
Sunjoo Jang ◽  
Haeyoung Lee ◽  
Seunghye Choi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Korean

Although solo dining motivated by self-determined solitude can be a positive and healthy experience for individuals, solo dining that is not motivated by self-determined solitude can trigger physical and mental health problems. This study examined the associations among solo dining, self-determined solitude, and depression in university students. Accordingly, an online survey was conducted on 372 university students. The results show that students who live alone, those in poor health, and those with more frequent solo dining experiences had higher depression scores than others. Whereas satisfaction with solo dining was high when voluntary solitude was high, female students displayed higher depression scores when they had low self-determined solitude or high non-self-determined solitude, and when they had a higher frequency of eating lunch alone, compared to their male counterparts. University undergraduates who live and dine alone, owing to non-self-determined solitude, are highly vulnerable to mental health problems, including depression. Hence, interventions that foster social connectedness and entail the identification of factors accounting for students’ non-self-determined solitude should be developed.

scholarly journals Investigating the Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in University Students of Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 277-281
Author(s):  
Katayon Vakilian
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The University

Background: Unprotected sex, multi partnership, no or inconsistent use of the condom can be mentioned as risk behaviors putting youth at high risk to Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). The present study aimed to investigate the knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases in the university students of Shahroud in Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Shahroud city of Iran. 1500 female and male students in the age bracket of 18-24 were included in the study. Multistage sampling was employed. After stating the objective of the study, the questionnaire was distributed to students during the end of lecture time upon the agreement of the education officials and collected after 15 minutes. To ensure that the information provided will be kept confidential, the students were asked not to write down their names and fields of study. Data were described using descriptive statistics by SPSS software, version 20. Results: The answers showed that the female and male students have heard more about HIV (94.9% vs. 93.1%), gonorrhea (47.2% vs. 50.2%), genital herpes (45.6% vs. 33.1%), and genital warts (31.4% vs. 18.1%), in the order of frequency. 35.9% of females had no knowledge about the symptoms of diseases in women and 53% of males had no knowledge about the symptoms of the diseases in men. 26.6% of female students and 16% of male students knew regarding at least three symptoms of diseases. Conclusion: The present study showed that the university students' knowledge is far distant from the desired situation. This study succeeded in identifying the educational needs of the youth.

scholarly journals Uso del Smartphone, Actividad Física y Autoconcepto. Relación entre los tres constructos (Use of the Smartphone, Physical Activity and Self-Concept. Relationship between the three constructs)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 764-768
Author(s):  
Déborah Sanabrias Moreno ◽  
María Sánchez-Zafra ◽  
Amador Jesús Lara-Sánchez ◽  
María Luisa Zagalaz-Sánchez ◽  
Javier Cachón-Zagalaz
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
Infant Education ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

  El objetivo fue analizar las relaciones entre el uso del smartphone y el tiempo dedicado a la práctica de AF, así como la influencia de un estilo de vida activo y las distintas dimensiones del autoconcepto en estudiantes universitarios. La muestra estuvo compuesta por universitarios del Grado en Educación Primaria e Infantil de la Universidad de Jaén: 253 estudiantes, 58.1% mujeres (N=147) y 41.9% hombres (N=106) con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 42 años (M=21.39 ±3.27). Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo-descriptivo de corte transversal que utiliza para la recogida de datos tres cuestionarios (CERM, Autoconcepto Forma 5 “AF-5” y uno de elaboración propia). Los resultados mostraron que el 44.6% de los universitarios jienenses dedica a la práctica de AF menos de 3 horas semanales y solo un 34% más de 3. Con respecto a la relación entre AF y autoconcepto, solo se han encontrado diferencias en las dimensiones emocional y física. Abstract: The aim was to analyze the relationships between smartphone use and time spent on PA, as well as the influence of an active lifestyle and the different dimensions of self-concept in university students. The sample was composed of university students from the Primary and Infant Education Degree of the University of Jaén: 253 students, 58.1% women (N=147) and 41.9% men (N=106) between the ages of 18 and 42 (M=21.39 ±3.27). This is a cross-sectional quantitative-descriptive study that uses three questionnaires (CERM, Self-Concept Form 5 "AF-5" and one of its own making) for data collection. The results showed that 44.6% of university students in Jaén dedicated less than 3 hours per week to PA practice and only 34% more than 3. With respect to the relationship between PA and self-concept, only differences were found in the emotional and physical dimensions.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Awareness about Principles of Computer Ergonomics in Computer Users

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babak MOEINI ◽  
Forouzan REZAPOUR SHAH KALAEI ◽  
Yousef MOHAMMADIAN ◽  
Khadijeh NAJAFI ◽  
Fatemeh MALEKPOUR
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Computer Users ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Proper Distance ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Background: Due to the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among computer users, this study was aimed at investigating the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and awareness about the principles of ergonomics among computer users. Method: In this descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study, data were collected using demographic questionnaires, Nordic questionnaire, and self-constructed questionnaires. Chi-square, independent t-test, ANOVA, and correlation analyses were used to analyze the data statistically. Results: The most prevalent signs of musculoskeletal disorders were in the waist, neck, shoulder, back, wrists, and knees. The level of awareness about the appropriate height of monitor and the proper distance between eyes of the operator and monitor was low. Although musculoskeletal disorders were lower in people with high levels of awareness about computer ergonomics, no significant relationship was found between the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders and awareness about computer ergonomics. Conclusion: Awareness about computer ergonomics could impact on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. So, informing computer users about knowledge of computer ergonomics and creating times to perform stretching exercises while working with computers are essential.  

scholarly journals Knowledge, Preventative Practices and Depression of Chinese university students in Korea and China During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
BO ‍ZHAO ◽  
Fanlei Kong ◽  
Eun Woo Nam
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Group ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Depression Status ◽  
Chinese University Students

Abstract (1) Background: To investigate the knowledge, preventative practices, and depression of Chinese university students living in South Korea (‘International Group’) and Mainland China (‘Mainland Group’) during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, and furtherly explore the determinants of depression among these students; (2) Methods: The study was conducted using an online questionnaire tool designed by the Yonsei Global Health Center, with preventative knowledge and practice questions on COVID-19, as well as PHQ-9 (used to diagnose depression for patients). 420 Chinese college students were finally included in the analysis (171 students in South Korea and 249 students in mainland China). This data was collected from March 23 to April 12, 2020; (3) Results: Majority of these students had a good level of knowledge of COVID-19. The ‘International Group’ did better than the ‘Mainland Group’ students regarding preventative practices, but the percentage with moderate-to-severe depression was higher among the ‘International Group’. Highly concerned about family members, highly concerned about getting COVID-19, and having a suspicion of contact with patients increased the depression state among the respondents. Meanwhile, taking preventative behaviors more comprehensively decreased the depression state of both groups; (4) Conclusions: During the pandemic of COVID-19, the depression status of ‘International Group’ students was significantly severer than that in ‘Mainland Group’ (χ2 = 5.50, p < 0.05). While the high-level of depression status of these two groups’ students was affected by highly concerning family members and getting COVID-19 and having a suspicion of contact with patients. Therefore, psychological counseling and education programs are needed in order to support and improve the mental health of ‘International Group’ students.

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