A Study of Magnitude and Psychological Correlates of Smartphone Use in Medical Students: A Pilot Study with A Novel Telemetric Approach

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Saras Prasad · Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Devavrat Harshe · Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Navneet Kaur · Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Sudha Jangannavar · Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Aishwarya Srivastava · Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Unnati Achanta · Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Abstract

Telemetric approach is a sound, objective method for evaluating smartphone use. Psychological factors predict overall smartphone usage as well as usage of individual apps. Smartphone Addiction Scale scores correlate with and predict overall smartphone usage.

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Published in: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

Volume 40, Issue 5, pp. 468-475

DOI: 10.4103/ijpsym.ijpsym_133_18

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A Study of Magnitude and Psychological Correlates of Smartphone Use in Medical Students: A Pilot Study with A Novel Telemetric Approach

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