Smartphone addiction in medical students: Association with perceived stress, personality factors and loneliness

Conclusions: SMA is a cause for concern. We need to plan the awareness campaigns focusing on SMA and its association with social life and academic performance. Researchers need to explore this concept in larger samples and diverse population groups to know its actual magnitude and impact. Moreover, dedicated psychiatric committees need to recommend the guidelines for the judicious use of smartphones.
Source: Indian Journal of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research