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Smartphonization among students: Opportunities and consequences
 
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Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences, Elbląg, Poland
 
 
Submission date: 2024-12-11
 
 
Final revision date: 2024-12-30
 
 
Acceptance date: 2024-12-31
 
 
Online publication date: 2024-12-31
 
 
Publication date: 2024-12-31
 
 
Corresponding author
Monika Kowalska-Rutyna   

Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences, Lotnicza 2, 82-300 Elbląg, Poland.
 
 
Acta Elbingensia 2024;51(1):23-27
 
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Introduction:
Smartphoneification has significantly changed communication, learning, and organization, providing benefits like better access to information and remote education. However, excessive smartphone use leads to health issues, sleep disturbances, and social problems such as nomophobia and phubbing. A study of students indicates that while smartphones aid education and organization, their overuse adversely affects health and sleep quality, with only half of the respondents aware of the associated risks.

Aim:
The objective of this study is to understand the behaviors and feelings of students related to smartphone usage and its impact on daily life, learning, and health. The research aims to identify key aspects of smartphone usage such as time spent on the device, most frequently used applications, and purposes for their use.

Material and methods:
The study surveyed 101 students from various fields over a month in November 2024, focusing on their smartphone usage habits and well-being. Participants answered questions about their daily smartphone use, including time spent, frequently used applications, and the impact on learning and concentration. The survey also explored mobile phone use before sleep, negative health effects, and the respondents’ awareness of risks associated with excessive technology use.

Results and discussion:
The study highlights smartphone benefits and drawbacks, particularly among women, emphasizing the need for education on responsible usage.

Conclusions:
1. Smartphones significantly support education, organization, and access to information but excessive use leads to health-related issues requiring increased user awareness. 2. There is a need for regulations and educational initiatives promoting responsible smartphone usage to mitigate negative phenomena like phubbing or nomophobia.
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