While you’re here… help us stay here.
Are you enjoying open access to policy and research published by a broad range of organisations? Please donate today so that we can continue to provide this service.
Person
Kristie Young
Affiliation:
Alternate Name:
Kristie L. Young
ORCID:
Journal article
Nomophobia: is the fear of being without a smartphone associated with problematic use?
Mobile phones are changing behaviour, relationships, communication and the dynamics of physical environments. This article aims to determine if 'nomophobia' (the fear of being without one’s mobile phone) can increase the likelihood of problematic dependent, prohibited and dangerous mobile phone use.