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@article{185363,
        author = {MALAVIKA S L GOWDA and Dr. KIRTHI F CHAPPARAMANI},
        title = {THE IMPACT OF SMART PHONE ADDICTION ON SLEEP QUALITY AND MENTAL HEALTH IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: EXPLORING EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {1030-1039},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185363},
        abstract = {Smartphones have become universal in modern society, especially among university students who rely on them for communication, entertainment and learning. While mobile technology offers many benefits, excessive or poorly controlled smartphone use is now recognised as a behavioural addiction associated with impaired sleep and diminished psychological well-being. This dissertation critically examines the impact of smartphone addiction on sleep quality and mental health in university students and explores evidence-based interventions. After reviewing current theories and empirical evidence, the dissertation presents a qualitative methodology designed to capture students lived experiences of smartphone overuse, poor sleep and psychological distress. The data analysis plan uses thematic analysis and triangulation with validated scales for smartphone addiction (Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version) and sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) to interpret the findings. Synthesising results from recent studies, the report discusses how excessive smartphone use negatively correlates with sleep quality is linked to depression, anxiety and stress, and is moderated by factors such as physical exercise, gender and negative emotions. Evidence-based interventions including mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioural therapy, physical activity programs and digital detox strategies are examined. Finally, the dissertation provides recommendations for university administrators, counsellors and policy-makers to promote healthier smartphone use while supporting student sleep and mental health.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {October},
        }