PREVALENCE OF NOMOPHOBIA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ANXIETY, STRESS AND LONELINESS IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN A MEDICAL COLLEGE IN KANPUR: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

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  • Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Dr. Ananya Thukral, Dr. Debasish Padhi, Dr. Preet Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Nomophobia, Anxiety, Stress, Loneliness, Medical Students, Psychological Distress

Abstract

Background: Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, is increasingly prevalent among young adults, particularly in academic settings. Its excessive use has been linked to significant psychological issues, including anxiety, stress, and loneliness, underscoring the need to understand its impact on students' mental health. 

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Published

2024-09-01

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): 10 (2) 2024

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Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Dr. Ananya Thukral, Dr. Debasish Padhi, Dr. Preet. (2024). PREVALENCE OF NOMOPHOBIA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ANXIETY, STRESS AND LONELINESS IN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN A MEDICAL COLLEGE IN KANPUR: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY . History of Medicine, 10(2), 2147-2157. https://doi.org/10.48047/