Research Article

Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults?

Volume: 13 Number: 2 May 30, 2025
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Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults?

Abstract

Purpose: To examine the effect of smartphone addiction levels on respiratory capacity and physical activity levels in young adults. Materials and Methods: Individuals aged 18 and over were included in the study. Participants completed a demographic data form, the Short Form of the Smartphone Addiction Scale, and the Short Form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Additionally, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) measurements were performed to assess respiratory capacity. Mann-Whitney U test was used for group comparisons, Pearson test for correlation analysis, and Chi-square test for categorical variables. Results: No gender difference was found in smartphone addiction levels, while male participants showed a significant difference in body mass index and PEFR (p=0.001, p=0.0001, respectively). No significant relationship was found between smartphone use, physical activity level, and PEFR (p>0.05). A significant difference was observed in smartphone addiction status regarding smoking (p=0.0001). Non-smokers were also found not to be addicted to smartphones. Conclusion: To mitigate the negative effects of smartphone addiction, smoking habits and gender-related factors should be considered, and physiotherapists have an essential role in social screening, awareness, and postural training to reduce predisposition to addiction.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Rehabilitation

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 21, 2025

Publication Date

May 30, 2025

Submission Date

June 10, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 2

APA
Gerdan, H., Kesikbaş, G., Asan, E., Pekesen Kurtça, M., & Bek, N. (2025). Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults? Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, 13(2), 100-107. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1498792
AMA
1.Gerdan H, Kesikbaş G, Asan E, Pekesen Kurtça M, Bek N. Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults? Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2025;13(2):100-107. doi:10.30720/ered.1498792
Chicago
Gerdan, Hüseyin, Gözde Kesikbaş, Elif Asan, Mine Pekesen Kurtça, and Nilgün Bek. 2025. “Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults?”. Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 13 (2): 100-107. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1498792.
EndNote
Gerdan H, Kesikbaş G, Asan E, Pekesen Kurtça M, Bek N (May 1, 2025) Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults? Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 13 2 100–107.
IEEE
[1]H. Gerdan, G. Kesikbaş, E. Asan, M. Pekesen Kurtça, and N. Bek, “Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults?”, Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 100–107, May 2025, doi: 10.30720/ered.1498792.
ISNAD
Gerdan, Hüseyin - Kesikbaş, Gözde - Asan, Elif - Pekesen Kurtça, Mine - Bek, Nilgün. “Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults?”. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 13/2 (May 1, 2025): 100-107. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1498792.
JAMA
1.Gerdan H, Kesikbaş G, Asan E, Pekesen Kurtça M, Bek N. Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults? Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2025;13:100–107.
MLA
Gerdan, Hüseyin, et al. “Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults?”. Ergoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 2, May 2025, pp. 100-7, doi:10.30720/ered.1498792.
Vancouver
1.Hüseyin Gerdan, Gözde Kesikbaş, Elif Asan, Mine Pekesen Kurtça, Nilgün Bek. Does Smartphone Addiction Affect Respiratory Capacity and Physical Activity Level in Young Adults? Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2025 May 1;13(2):100-7. doi:10.30720/ered.1498792

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