The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Sleep Quality and Psychological Wellbeing among Young Adults

Abstract

The aim of the study was to learn more about the relationship between smartphone addiction on sleep quality and psychological wellbeing among young adults. The study aims to find the impact of smartphone addiction on sleep quality and psychological wellbeing among young adults. A sample of 180 participants between the age group of 18-40 was taken for the study based on the exclusion and inclusion criteria of the study. Convenience sampling was used for sample. Smartphone addiction scale- short version (SAS-SV), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and Ryff’s scale of psychological well-being (PWB) were used to assess smartphone addiction, sleep quality and psychological wellbeing, respectively. Pearson correlation, Independent t test and regression analysis were used to test the alternative hypotheses. The analyses indicate that there is a significant relationship between smartphone addiction and sleep quality, smartphone addiction and psychological wellbeing. There was a significance impact of between smartphone addiction and sleep quality, smartphone addiction and psychological wellbeing. The results of the study have implications for future studies and understanding of the impact of smartphone addiction on sleep quality and psychological wellbeing among young adults.