نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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1 دانشجوی کارشناسی ارشد روانشناسی عمومی، گروه روانشناسی، واحد بروجرد، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، بروجرد، ایران
2 دکترای روانشناسی تربیتی، مدرس دانشگاه فرهنگیان، خرم آباد، ایران.
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the structural equation modeling of nomophobia, considering secure attachment styles and adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, with loneliness serving as a mediating factor.
Method: This study employed a descriptive-correlational research design. The statistical population consisted of 10,089 female second-year high school students enrolled in public schools in Khorramabad city during the 2023-2024 academic year. A sample size of 400 participants was selected using a multi-stage cluster sampling method, accounting for potential respondent attrition and ensuring the generalizability of the results. Data collection instruments included the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) developed by Yildirim and Correia (2015), the Adult Attachment Inventory (AAI) created by Hazen and Shaver (1987), the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) by Garnefski and Kraaij (2006), and the UCLA Loneliness Scale-Version (UCLA LS3) of Russell developed by Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and structural equations modeling.
Results: The results indicated that secure attachment style and adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies had a significant direct effect on nomophobia. Additionally, the findings revealed that loneliness played a mediating role in the relationship between secure attachment style and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies concerning nomophobia.
Discussion and conclusion: Based on the findings of this research, it is recommended that the relationship between these variables be considered in interventions addressing nomophobia among students. Consequently, programs can be developed for the prevention, intervention, and management of nomophobia, tailored to these variables.
Extended Abstract
Introduction
Information and communication technology has become a mandatory part of today's world, with smartphones being the most widely used devices. With the global proliferation of Internet usage, the rate of smartphone adoption has surged dramatically, particularly over the past decade. The easy accessibility of technology and its convenience in addressing daily tasks with minimal effort have led to issues of excessive technology use, especially among adolescents. This trend has also given rise to new bio-psycho-social health risks, including mobile phone addiction. One of the emerging health risks associated with the use of smartphones in the digital age is nomophobia. Research indicates that problematic smartphone use can lead to negative emotions such as anxiety and severe distress, which may result in nomophobia. This condition can have detrimental effects on mental health and psychological well-being, particularly among adolescents. Globally, psychological issues associated with excessive smartphone use have been reported, with over half of Americans experiencing panic symptoms when their phone's battery drops below 20 percent. Nearly half admit they cannot live without their smartphone and feel a sense of addiction to it. This dependence, or addiction, has given rise to a new form of phobia known as nomophobia, which is the fear of being without a cell phone. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the structural equation modeling of nomophobia, focusing on secure attachment styles and adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, with loneliness serving as a mediating factor.
Method
This study employed a descriptive-correlational research design. The statistical population consisted of 10,089 female students in their second year of high school attending public schools in Khorramabad city during the 2023-2024 academic year. The sample size was determined using a multi-stage cluster sampling method, which considered potential respondent attrition and aimed to ensure the generalizability of the results, totaling 400 individuals. Data collection tools include the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) developed by Yildirim and Correia (2015), the Adult Attachment Inventory (AAI) created by Hazen and Shaver (1987), the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) designed by Garnefski and Kraaij (2006), and the UCLA Loneliness Scale-Version (UCLA LS3) of Russell. The inclusion criteria for the study were having a high school education, being between 16 and 18 years old, and not having any psychological disorders as reported by the participants. Incomplete responses to the questionnaire items were considered exclusion criteria. At the descriptive level, the mean and standard deviation were used to measure the research variables. At the inferential level, the Pearson correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling were employed to examine the relationships between variables. In this study, SPSS and AMOS software version 28 were utilized to analyze the collected data.
Results
The results indicated that secure attachment style and adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies had a significant direct effect on nomophobia. Additionally, the results indicated that loneliness played a mediating role in the relationship between secure attachment style and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies related to nomophobia. Table 1 presents the fit indices of the research model.
Table 1: fit indicators of the research model
Measure
Threshold
acceptable value
CMIN
76.17
-
DF
41
-
CMIN/DF
1.86
<3
Sig
0/001
-
RMSEA
0.04
<0.08
PCLOSE
0.001
>0.90
CFI
0.91
>0.90
AGFI
0.93
>0.90
PCFI
0.73
>0.60
PNFI
0.71
>0.60
IFI
0.96
>0.90
GFI
0.94
>0.90
NFI
0.96
>0.90
In order to evaluate the proposed model in the current research, the structural equation modeling (SEM) method has been employed. To assess the model's suitability, the indicators presented in Table 5 have been utilized. Also, if the normalized fit index (NFI), non-normed fit index (NNFI), comparative fit index (CFI), incremental fit index (IFI), goodness of fit index (GFI), and adjusted goodness of fit index (AGFI) are greater than 0.90, and the parsimonious fit index (PCFI) and the parsimonious normalized fit index (PNFI) are above 0.60, these metrics indicate an appropriate and optimal fit of the model. Based on the results of the final research model, it is evident that all of these indicators are favorable. Additionally, if the value obtained from the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) index is less than 0.08, it indicates a good fit for the model (48). In this research, the approximation index of goodness of fit (PCLOSE) is significant, and the RMSEA index is 0.001. It is equal to 0.04, indicating the model's fit according to Klein's framework. Ultimately, the results show that 69% of nomophobia is explained. In other words, impulsivity accounts for 69% of the variance in nomophobia, considering secure attachment styles and adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, with loneliness serving as a mediating factor.
Conclusion
In discussing the impact of secure attachment styles on nomophobia, particularly through the mediating role of loneliness, it can be observed that when students perceive their caregivers and parents as a reliable source of support, they experience reduced feelings of loneliness. Students who do not encounter this sense of isolation tend to have fewer emotional and psychological voids, engage in more communication and interaction with their family members, and consequently use cyberspace and mobile phones less frequently. Also, when explaining the impact of adaptive cognitive emotion regulation on nomophobia through the mediating role of loneliness, it can be stated that adaptive cognitive emotion regulation enables individuals to function effectively in their environment and to employ behaviors that align with their goals when confronted with challenging emotional experiences, such as loneliness. A person who employs adaptive emotional regulation can modify their behaviors when confronted with a challenging experience, enabling them to achieve their goals within their environment. This approach allows them to draw on social support from others and foster improved social relationships and interactions. Therefore, individuals who experience greater loneliness in relation to their friends tend to have fewer social and face-to-face interactions with them. As a result, they often turn to cyberspace and their mobile phones to occupy their free time. The excessive use of mobile phones and mobile internet among students can lead to dependency and addiction, exacerbated by the loneliness stemming from limited communication with friends.
Ethical Considerations
Compliance with Ethical Guidelines: In the present study, the ethical approval of research, including secrecy, confidentiality and privacy of individuals, was observed, and participation in the research did not cause any possible harm to the participants.
Funding: The study was conducted without the funding of any institution or organization
Authors’ Contribution: The first author is the main researcher of this study. The second author is the supervisor.
Conflict of Interest: According to the authors, this article has no funding or conflict of interest.
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