Research Article

The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students

Volume: 24 Number: 2 June 30, 2023
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The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students

Abstract

Introduction: Smartphones are electronic devices that have an important place in our lives today and provide many conveniences. However, it can cause many problems such as distraction and social isolation. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of smartphone use on attention levels in high school students. Material-Methods: In the study, the smartphone addiction scale and Mesulam's cancellation tests were applied to 100 students, 68 women, and 32 men. Statistical analyzes were made with the obtained data. Results: As the duration of smartphone use has increased, phone addiction has increased. Phone addiction is more common in males than in females. In addition, according to attention tests results, it was determined that as the phone use time increases, there is a distraction and the distraction is more in males. Discussion and Conclusion: The use of smartphones may have a negative effect on the level of attention of high school students, who are the target audience of the smartphone market and are preparing for an important exam. Limiting smartphone use, especially social media, which increases smartphone addiction, can have a positive effect on the level of attention.

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Thanks

The author would like to thank Can Ateş for his statistical data comments in the study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences, Psychiatry

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2023

Submission Date

May 20, 2022

Acceptance Date

August 16, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 24 Number: 2

APA
Şimşek, H. (2023). The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students. Bağımlılık Dergisi, 24(2), 113-122. https://doi.org/10.51982/bagimli.1118921
AMA
1.Şimşek H. The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students. Bağımlılık Dergisi. 2023;24(2):113-122. doi:10.51982/bagimli.1118921
Chicago
Şimşek, Hasan. 2023. “The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students”. Bağımlılık Dergisi 24 (2): 113-22. https://doi.org/10.51982/bagimli.1118921.
EndNote
Şimşek H (June 1, 2023) The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students. Bağımlılık Dergisi 24 2 113–122.
IEEE
[1]H. Şimşek, “The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students”, Bağımlılık Dergisi, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 113–122, June 2023, doi: 10.51982/bagimli.1118921.
ISNAD
Şimşek, Hasan. “The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students”. Bağımlılık Dergisi 24/2 (June 1, 2023): 113-122. https://doi.org/10.51982/bagimli.1118921.
JAMA
1.Şimşek H. The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students. Bağımlılık Dergisi. 2023;24:113–122.
MLA
Şimşek, Hasan. “The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students”. Bağımlılık Dergisi, vol. 24, no. 2, June 2023, pp. 113-22, doi:10.51982/bagimli.1118921.
Vancouver
1.Hasan Şimşek. The Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Attention Level in High School Students. Bağımlılık Dergisi. 2023 Jun. 1;24(2):113-22. doi:10.51982/bagimli.1118921