Research Article

Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders

Volume: 9 Number: 21 August 31, 2025
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Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders

Abstract

While intensive use of smartphones worldwide facilitates daily life, it also brings forth various sources of fear, anxiety, and health issues. This study aims to investigate two of these problems: nomophobia (fear of being without a phone) and social media addiction. The study was conducted using quantitative research methods and a relational survey model. The sample group consisted of 12th-grade students. Data were obtained from a total of 541 students using the accessible sample method. Personal information forms, the nomophobia scale, and the social media addiction scale were used as data collection tools. Parametric tests such as independent sample t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation test were conducted using SPSS software on the data set showing normal distribution. According to the main results obtained, the general level of nomophobia among students was found to be moderate. It was observed that as the time spent on smartphones and social media increased, the levels of nomophobia and social media addiction also increased. Additionally, a significant positive correlation was found between students' levels of nomophobia and social media addiction. It is recommended to focus on awareness training for students regarding technology use, time management, and digital detox.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Educational Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 31, 2025

Submission Date

April 29, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 21

APA
Bilici, S. (2025). Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 9(21), 509-521. https://doi.org/10.57135/jier.1686415
AMA
1.Bilici S. Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders. JIER. 2025;9(21):509-521. doi:10.57135/jier.1686415
Chicago
Bilici, Sinan. 2025. “Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders”. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 (21): 509-21. https://doi.org/10.57135/jier.1686415.
EndNote
Bilici S (August 1, 2025) Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 9 21 509–521.
IEEE
[1]S. Bilici, “Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders”, JIER, vol. 9, no. 21, pp. 509–521, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.57135/jier.1686415.
ISNAD
Bilici, Sinan. “Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders”. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi 9/21 (August 1, 2025): 509-521. https://doi.org/10.57135/jier.1686415.
JAMA
1.Bilici S. Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders. JIER. 2025;9:509–521.
MLA
Bilici, Sinan. “Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders”. Disiplinlerarası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 21, Aug. 2025, pp. 509-21, doi:10.57135/jier.1686415.
Vancouver
1.Sinan Bilici. Relationship Between Nomophobia and Social Media Addiction in High School Students: A Study on 12th Graders. JIER. 2025 Aug. 1;9(21):509-21. doi:10.57135/jier.1686415

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