Exploring the Influence of Smartphone Addiction on Health Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) of Adolescents in Rajasthan

Abstract

The excessive utilization smart phones has expanded dramatically, increasing the danger of addiction and generating serious health consequences, particularly in children. Smartphone addiction is a psychological and social issue that educational supervisors, psychiatrists, and psychologists have recommended. The current study aimed to find the association between different health disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in the population of Rajasthan. A randomly selected sample of 806 smartphone users was utilized to complete an online survey. Findings revealed that insomnia, eye strain, ADHD, insecure attachment, and smartphone misuse were positively correlated. Literature also revealed that the utilization of smartphones is responsible for the downfall in the grades of students. Furthermore, in-depth research is required in the future based on addiction scale comparison, qualitative data, and utilization comparison. Furthermore, future smartphone consumers should be cautioned about the potentially addictive features of new technologies.