The Mobile Paradox: Examining Smartphone Addiction's Influence on Adolescent Health and Aggression

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between Smartphone Addiction on 
Adolescent Health and Aggression 
Study Design: Cross-sectional study 
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Institute of Professional Psychology including 
Bahria University, Karachi from August 2022 to January 2023.  
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted using a purposive sampling method on 254 participants (127 
women and 127 men) aged 10 to 21. The data collection tool includes a demographic questionnaire, a screening 
questionnaire, a smartphone dependence questionnaire, an aggression questionnaire (AQ) and a physical health 
questionnaire (PHQ-9). Data were analyzed by SPSS with the Pearson correlation for relationship between 
variables. 
Results: The correlation between the dependence of smartphones (SD) and aggression (AQ) was significant, with a 
correlation coefficient of 0.518 (p <0.001). In addition, there was a significant negative correlation between 
smartphone dependency (SD) and physical health (PHQ), with a correlation coefficient of -0.171 (p = 0.006). On the 
other hand, the correlation between aggression (AQ) and physical health (PHQ) was weak and statistically non
significant, with a correlation coefficient of - 0.121 (p = 0.055). Although the relationship was not significant, the 
negative correlation coefficient indicates that higher levels of aggression may be associated with a slight decline in 
physical health. 
Conclusion: In conclusion, overall these findings highlight the potential impact of smartphone dependence on 
aggression and physical health. However, further research is needed to better understand the complex relationship 
between these variables and explore potential underlying factors.