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Barzegari S, Mahdavi S A, Mousazadeh N, Alinejad M, Hasani S A, Alaedini Shourmasti K. The Relationship Between Nomophobia, Perceived Stress, and Perceived Social Support Among Medical Students at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in 2023. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2025; 34 (242) :102-114
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Saeed Barzegari 
, Seif Ali Mahdavi , Noushin Mousazadeh , Masoume Alinejad , Seyed Alireza Hasani , Kamaledin Alaedini Shourmasti
, Seif Ali Mahdavi , Noushin Mousazadeh , Masoume Alinejad , Seyed Alireza Hasani , Kamaledin Alaedini Shourmasti
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Background and purpose: The use of smartphones has significantly increased among students. Although this technology offers various benefits, its misuse can lead to negative consequences, such as nomophobia. Given the adverse effects of nomophobia, this study aims to investigate the relationship between nomophobia, perceived stress, and perceived social support among medical students at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 on a sample of 273 medical students at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using demographic checklist, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS and AMOS software (version 24) through descriptive and analytical statistics, as well as path analysis. A significance level of P < 0.05 was considered.
Results: The participants had a mean age of 23.31±2.99 years, and 57.5% were female. All students reported experiencing some degree of nomophobia, with 56% at a moderate level, 12.8% at a mild level, and 31.1% at a severe level. Path analysis revealed a significant direct relationship between perceived stress and the severity of nomophobia (r=0.24, P<0.05). However, no significant association was observed between nomophobia and perceived social support (r=0.19, P>0.05). The model fit indicated that perceived stress and perceived social support collectively accounted for 6.0% of the variance in nomophobia severity. Goodness-of-fit indices confirmed an acceptable model fit (CMIN/df = 1.85, IFI = 0.95, TLI = 0.85, GFI = 0.99, CFI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.056).
Conclusion: Nomophobia is prevalent among medical students, with most experiencing moderate levels. Perceived stress was significantly associated with the severity of nomophobia, while perceived social support had no significant effect. The findings emphasize the need for interventions to reduce stress and increase awareness of smartphone addiction among medical students.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 on a sample of 273 medical students at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using demographic checklist, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS and AMOS software (version 24) through descriptive and analytical statistics, as well as path analysis. A significance level of P < 0.05 was considered.
Results: The participants had a mean age of 23.31±2.99 years, and 57.5% were female. All students reported experiencing some degree of nomophobia, with 56% at a moderate level, 12.8% at a mild level, and 31.1% at a severe level. Path analysis revealed a significant direct relationship between perceived stress and the severity of nomophobia (r=0.24, P<0.05). However, no significant association was observed between nomophobia and perceived social support (r=0.19, P>0.05). The model fit indicated that perceived stress and perceived social support collectively accounted for 6.0% of the variance in nomophobia severity. Goodness-of-fit indices confirmed an acceptable model fit (CMIN/df = 1.85, IFI = 0.95, TLI = 0.85, GFI = 0.99, CFI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.056).
Conclusion: Nomophobia is prevalent among medical students, with most experiencing moderate levels. Perceived stress was significantly associated with the severity of nomophobia, while perceived social support had no significant effect. The findings emphasize the need for interventions to reduce stress and increase awareness of smartphone addiction among medical students.
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