Second Place in Poster Category – Social Science

STUDENT: Kaylah Simmons

ADVISOR: Dr. Renae McNair

ABSTRACT:

This study strives to identify the relationship between teens and the rapid development of nomophobia, the intense fear of being detached from mobile phones. Teens between the ages of 13-18 and granted with parental permission are placed under controlled settings that simulates common every day routines. Participants are observed while accompanied by their phones and while they’re detached from it. Participants report on the Nomophobia Questionnaire before and after each observations. The results indicate participants with stronger levels of nomophobia have a previous history of mental instability and is significantly in relation to depression and anxiety. This study provides insight on mental health and the relationships we have with the advanced technology we are surrounded by to this day.