Correlation of Smart Phone Addiction and Academic Performance among Nursing Students of Private Nursing Colleges in Swat : Correlation of Smart Phone Addiction and Academic Performance

Syed Mushtaq Alam Sarmad; Ibrahim Zaman; Afsha Bibi; . Habibullah; Niaz Ali; Shahid Ahmad; . Abdullah; . Ataullah; Syed Waqas Akbar; Manahil Kamal

doi:10.54393/nrs.v5i1.134

Authors

Syed Mushtaq Alam Sarmad Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
Ibrahim Zaman Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
Afsha Bibi Dilshad College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
. Habibullah Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
Niaz Ali Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
Shahid Ahmad Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
. Abdullah Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
. Ataullah Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
Syed Waqas Akbar Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
Manahil Kamal Nightingale Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/nrs.v5i1.134

Keywords:

Smartphone Addiction, Academic Performance, Nursing Students, Correlation

Abstract

Smartphone addiction has become a growing concern among students, negatively impacting their academic performance. Objective: To examine the correlation of smartphone addiction among nursing students with academic performance. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2024 to November 2024 in five private nursing colleges in Swat. The study included 249 nursing students from the 4th, 5th, and 8th semesters, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, incorporating the Academic Performance Scale (APS) and the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV) (Cronbach’s alpha=0.911). Results: Findings revealed that 67.9% of students were addicted to smartphones, while 32.1% were not addicted. Academic performance assessment showed that a majority of students exhibited poor performance, with only a small proportion achieving good or excellent results. A strong negative correlation (r=-0.934, p<0.01) was observed between smartphone addiction and academic performance, confirming that excessive smartphone use significantly hampers academic success. Conclusions: It was concluded that smartphone addiction is a major factor contributing to poor academic performance among nursing students. To address this issue, awareness programs, time management strategies, and institutional policies should be implemented to promote responsible smartphone use.

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