The use of cell phones in the psychological care of university students

  • Zahra Seyami Dodran University, San Jose, United States
  • Zahra Seyami Dodran University, San Jose, United States
  • Elshad Eftekhari University of California Santa Cruz
Keywords: Cell phone use design, confidence, psychological wellness, Tehran College understudies, electronic wellbeing

Abstract

The phone has gained popularity among family members, particularly among children everywhere. Well-being offices have emerged as a result of new innovations. The availability of mental health services has increased as a result of the proliferation of mobile devices and applications worldwide. Worldwide, the use of cell phones is rapidly increasing. The number of phone users indicates the occurrence of a correspondence transformation. Over-the-top use has positive and negative moral and social effects. The inappropriate use of cell phones and their accessories causes serious harm and social issues. This study examines the example of using cell phones and their relationship with the psychological and close-to-home province of Tehran College students, taking into account the swiftness of events and the extensive use of cell phones and their exceptional programming in all fields. Fifty five male and female students from Tehran science colleges were randomly selected for this unmistakable cross-sectional correlational review. The meeting emotional well-being poll served as the selection tool in this study. SPSS was used to examine the data. The general results demonstrate that the mean and standard deviation of mental well-being is significantly linked. People who only used their phones for short periods of time made fewer calls, sent fewer instant messages, and had better mental health.

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Author Biographies

Zahra Seyami Dodran, University, San Jose, United States

PhD in Sociology, University of Tehran, Associate Clinical Social Worker, EMDR therapist, California State University, San Jose, United States

Zahra Seyami Dodran, University, San Jose, United States

PhD in Sociology, University of Tehran, Associate Clinical Social Worker, EMDR therapist, California State University, San Jose, United States

Elshad Eftekhari, University of California Santa Cruz

Undergraduate student, University of California Santa Cruz

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Published
2023-04-09
How to Cite
Seyami Dodran, Z., Seyami Dodran, Z., & Eftekhari, E. (2023). The use of cell phones in the psychological care of university students. Interacción Y Perspectiva, 13(2), 181-191. Retrieved from https://produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/interaccion/article/view/39941