Nomofobia en estudiantes universitarios gallegos: Análisis de la prevalencia y factores influyentes
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Grupo de investigación de la universidad Complutense 'Concilium' y HISIN (Historia de los Sistemas Informativos)
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Introducción: El presente estudio aborda la prevalencia y los factores de incidencia de la nomofobia entre estudiantes universitarios gallegos. Metodología: se realizó un estudio cuantitativo y transversal en el que se encuestó a 774 estudiantes de educación superior utilizando el Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Resultados: las mujeres y los estudiantes más jóvenes presentaron niveles más altos de nomofobia. La frecuencia de conexión a internet a través del móvil también se relacionó significativamente con mayores niveles de nomofobia. El NMP-Q demostró ser una herramienta válida y fiable para mensurar la nomofobia en la población universitaria, constatándose su idoneidad para la medición de este fenómeno en base a cuatro dimensiones: “acceso a la información”, “renuncia a la comodidad”, “no poder comunicarse” y “pérdida de conexión”. Discusión: la nomofobia puede afectar negativamente a la salud mental, física y emocional de los individuos debido a la excesiva dependencia hacia sus smartphones, siendo el género, la edad y la frecuencia de conexión variables predictoras. Conclusiones: las instituciones universitarias deberían desarrollar programas educativos mediante los cuales se promueva una adecuada gestión en el uso de los teléfonos inteligentes a fin de desarrollar hábitos basados en el bienestar y en la capacidad de desconexión digital.
Introduction: The current study examines the prevalence and contributing factors of nomophobia among university students in Galicia. Methodology: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted, surveying 774 higher education students using the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Results: Women and younger students exhibited higher levels of nomophobia. The frequency of internet connection via mobile phone was also significantly associated with higher levels of nomophobia. The NMP-Q proved to be a valid and reliable tool for measuring nomophobia in the university population, demonstrating its suitability for assessing this phenomenon based on four dimensions: "access to information," "renunciation of convenience," "inability to communicate," and "loss of connection." Discussion: Nomophobia can negatively impact individuals' mental, physical, and emotional health due to excessive dependence on their smartphones. Predictive variables include gender, age, and connection frequency. Conclusions: In light of the obtained results, it is advisable for university institutions to implement educational support programs to promote appropriate management of smartphone use, aiming to develop habits based on well-being and the ability to digitally disconnect.
Introduction: The current study examines the prevalence and contributing factors of nomophobia among university students in Galicia. Methodology: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted, surveying 774 higher education students using the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Results: Women and younger students exhibited higher levels of nomophobia. The frequency of internet connection via mobile phone was also significantly associated with higher levels of nomophobia. The NMP-Q proved to be a valid and reliable tool for measuring nomophobia in the university population, demonstrating its suitability for assessing this phenomenon based on four dimensions: "access to information," "renunciation of convenience," "inability to communicate," and "loss of connection." Discussion: Nomophobia can negatively impact individuals' mental, physical, and emotional health due to excessive dependence on their smartphones. Predictive variables include gender, age, and connection frequency. Conclusions: In light of the obtained results, it is advisable for university institutions to implement educational support programs to promote appropriate management of smartphone use, aiming to develop habits based on well-being and the ability to digitally disconnect.
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Muñoz-Carril, P.-C., & Dans Álvarez de Sotomayor, I. (2024). Nomofobia en estudiantes universitarios gallegos: Análisis de la prevalencia y factores influyentes. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-987
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