Finding balance in a digital world: Equanimity as a predictor of nomophobia

Title

Finding balance in a digital world: Equanimity as a predictor of nomophobia

Creator

Nandita K.B.; Rajan S.K.

Description

The present study examined the relationship between equanimity and nomophobia. The study also examined the differences in experience of nomophobia considering gender, education and employment status. The sample included 216 emerging adults (M = 64, F = 152) from across India. The Equanimity Scale 16 and the Nomophobia Questionnaire were used to measure equanimity and nomophobia, respectively. Mann-Whitney-U test and Rank-Biserial coefficient indicated that gender differences significantly affected the losing connectedness factor of nomophobia. Correlation analysis showed that equanimity had a significant negative relationship with nomophobia and its factors- not being able to access information, giving up convenience and losing connectedness. Regression analysis showed equanimity as a significant predictor of nomophobia. The studys findings hold potential implications for equanimity-based interventions for nomophobia and individual well-being, technological design improvements in the digital age and unfolds areas for future research. 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Source

Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Date

2024-01-01

Publisher

Routledge

Subject

emerging adults; Equanimity; India; nomophobia; smartphone usage

Coverage

Nandita K.B., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Rajan S.K., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISSN: 10911359

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1080/10911359.2024.2362181

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