Analysis of mobile phone dependance and physical activity level among school students

Abstract

The rapid increase of cellphone usage among the youth has raised worries about possible impacts on both mental and physical well-being. Thus, the current examines the association of dependency on mobile dependence and physical activity (PA) levels among school students. The study employed a cross-sectional research design, gathering data through surveys from 330 samples studying in 11 th and 12 th standards in public schools. The PA level was examined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)-short version and the level of dependency on smartphones was analyzed by the Test for Mobile Phone Dependence (TMD) questionnaire. The results categorized the participants based on their observed PA levels, with percentages for low (28.19%), moderate (42.73%), and high (29.10%) PA. The results also indicated an association between PA levels and dependency of mobile, with high PA students demonstrating low dependency, moderate PA students displaying medium dependency, and low PA students exhibiting high dependency. In conclusion, mobile dependency alters the engagement in PA, as individuals increasingly prioritize screen time over active pursuits.