Corresponding Author: Kapil Kumar Kamboj
Smartphone addiction has emerged as a growing public health concern, particularly among college students, due to its potential impact on sleep quality and mental health. Excessive smartphone use is associated with behavioural dependence, disrupted sleep patterns, and increased psychological distress. Objective: To assess the prevalence of smartphone addiction and examine its association with sleep quality and mental health among college students in Haryana.
To assess the prevalence of smartphone addiction and examine its association with sleep quality and mental health among college students in Haryana.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 420 undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18–25 years. Data were collected using standardized tools, including the Smartphone Addiction Scale–Short Version (SAS-SV), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and Pearson correlation analysis were applied, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant.
The prevalence of smartphone addiction was 56.7%. Poor sleep quality was reported by 60% of participants. Regarding mental health, 19.1% had severe depression, 19.0% severe anxiety, and 17.9% severe stress. A significant association was observed between smartphone addiction and poor sleep quality (p < 0.001). Correlation analysis revealed moderate positive correlations between smartphone addiction and sleep quality (r = 0.48), depression (r = 0.42), anxiety (r = 0.45), and stress (r = 0.39), all statistically significant.
Smartphone addiction is highly prevalent among college students and is significantly associated with poor sleep quality and adverse mental health outcomes. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions focusing on responsible smartphone use and improved sleep hygiene to promote overall well-being among students.