International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Nomophobia and Youth: Unpacking the Digital Dependence Crisis

Author(s) Prof. Jaseentha C.O., Prof. Maggie Jose, Ms. Johnsy Jose, Prof. Bindhu George
Country India
Abstract Nowadays, mobile phones are at the heart of what adolescents and young adults do, enabling them to communicate, get an education and be entertained. Yet, always being connected has encouraged a condition known as nomophobia which is the fear of losing or being out of reach on our phones. This review considers how many people have nomophobia, how it affects their mental health, studies its impact on school or work and looks at how their behaviour changes, mostly in the Indian context and Uttar Pradesh. Using information from 40 scientific studies that were published from 2010 to 2025, the article investigates important roles played by personality, habits, gender, and age. The results show that more people are having problems with nomophobia, which impacts their mental wellbeing, school or work performance, and ability to interact with others. In addition, the write-up goes over different strategies based on scientific evidence, such as digital literacy, behavioural therapy, taking technology breaks, and getting family members involved. The review shows why it is important for educators, parents, mental health professionals, and policymakers to work together to help make youth’s online world a healthier space.
Keywords Nomophobia; Youth Mental Health; Behavioural Addiction; Intervention Strategies
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48027
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9qqdb

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