The Future of Education
Assessment of Smartphone Usage among Nursing Students at AAB College
Edona Haxhija, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, “AAB College” . (Albania)
Zamira Shabani, Department of Clinical Subjects, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi (Albania)
Abstract
Introduction: The use of cellphones has become an essential component of our daily lives, especially in the post-COVID era. Aims: The aim of the study is to determine the usage of smartphones among nursing students at AAB College. Methods: This represents a cross-sectional study. The survey has 10 questions and was administered online. The study occurred between January and February 2025 and included 420 nursing students. The data were analyzed with Microsoft Office Excel 2010 and SPSS version 19. Results: Complete integration of a smartphone. Over 50% of students utilize smartphones for 4-6 hours each day, predominantly for social networking activities. Final data indicates that 50.1% of students shown smartphone addiction. Conclusion: The phenomenon of smartphone usage and addiction is already widespread. It is essential that we establish efficient work strategies at this point.
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Keywords |
Smartphone, Students, College. |
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