Research Article

AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS' NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Volume: 7 Number: 2 August 25, 2025
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AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS' NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Abstract

This study aims to examine university students' nomophobia, netlessphobia, and medical artificial intelligence (AI) readiness levels and the relationship between these factors. This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with nursing students at a university. The data were collected online via the “Individual Descriptive Characteristics Form”, “Fırat Nomophobia Scale”, “Fırat Netlessphobia Scale” and “Medical Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Scale” forms. The median, frequency and nonparametric tests were used to analyze the data. A total of 138 students participated in the study between August 1-31, 2024. The results indicated that both nomophobia and netlessphobia levels were moderate, as was readiness for medical AI. Nomophobia levels were significantly higher among students who reported longer daily mobile phone use. A strong positive correlation was found between nomophobia and netlessphobia (r:0.755; p=0.00), while no significant relationship was observed between either factor or readiness for medical AI (p>0.05). Gender and grade level were found to have no significant effect on these variables (p>0.05). The findings suggest that while nomophobia increases netlessphobia, neither is associated with medical AI readiness. The study highlights that prolonged phone or internet use does not enhance students' preparedness for medical AI. Based on these results, it is recommended to implement awareness programs in universities to reduce digital addiction, increase training related to medical AI, and offer psychosocial support for students. Future studies should focus on larger sample sizes and long-term follow-ups to explore the impact of digital addiction and evolving attitudes toward AI over time.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval (Decision No: 16/16, Date: 17/07/2024) was obtained from Yozgat Bozok University Social Sciences and Humanities Ethics Committee to conduct the study. Institutional permission was obtained from the institution where the research will be conducted.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Allied Health and Rehabilitation Science (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 25, 2025

Submission Date

June 30, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Karadaş, C., & Cihan, S. (2025). AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences, 7(2), 67-73. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1771472
AMA
1.Karadaş C, Cihan S. AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. SSHS. 2025;7(2):67-73. doi:10.55895/sshs.1771472
Chicago
Karadaş, Canan, and Sefa Cihan. 2025. “AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 7 (2): 67-73. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1771472.
EndNote
Karadaş C, Cihan S (August 1, 2025) AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 7 2 67–73.
IEEE
[1]C. Karadaş and S. Cihan, “AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”, SSHS, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 67–73, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.55895/sshs.1771472.
ISNAD
Karadaş, Canan - Cihan, Sefa. “AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences 7/2 (August 1, 2025): 67-73. https://doi.org/10.55895/sshs.1771472.
JAMA
1.Karadaş C, Cihan S. AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. SSHS. 2025;7:67–73.
MLA
Karadaş, Canan, and Sefa Cihan. “AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”. Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Sciences, vol. 7, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 67-73, doi:10.55895/sshs.1771472.
Vancouver
1.Canan Karadaş, Sefa Cihan. AN INVESTIGATION OF NURSING STUDENTS’ NOMOPHOBIA, NETLESSPHOBIA AND READINESS LEVELS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. SSHS. 2025 Aug. 1;7(2):67-73. doi:10.55895/sshs.1771472

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