Smartphone Addiction Linked to Depression and Insomnia in Jordanians
Author Information
Author(s): Gammoh Omar, Shannag Salam, Al-Jabari Sereene, Al-Shawaheen Rama, Bazi Saleh, Al-Smadi Ahmed Mohammad, Alomari Albara Mohammad
Primary Institution: Yarmouk University
Hypothesis
Depressive symptoms and insomnia are associated with smartphone addiction among Jordanians.
Conclusion
The study found that poor mental health outcomes, such as severe depressive symptoms and insomnia, are correlated with smartphone addiction.
Supporting Evidence
- Smartphone addiction was reported in 37.1% of participants.
- Severe depressive symptoms were reported in 35.9% of participants.
- Severe insomnia was reported in 40.9% of participants.
- Severe depressive symptoms were significantly associated with smartphone addiction (OR=1.69, p=0.01).
- Severe insomnia was significantly associated with smartphone addiction (OR=2.19, p<0.001).
Takeaway
Using smartphones too much can make people feel really sad and have trouble sleeping, especially in Jordan.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using validated scales to assess smartphone addiction, depressive symptoms, and insomnia.
Potential Biases
Self-reported scales could yield overrated prevalences.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits the ability to assess changes over time, and self-reported measures may lead to biased results.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 379 females and 105 males, with 66.7% aged between 18 and 25 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.01
Confidence Interval
1.11–2.55
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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