Adicción a las redes y nomofobia en jóvenes. Aspectos sociales, educativos y su incidencia

This study analyzes the presence and characteristics of nomophobiain high school and university students at the Universityof Guadalajara. The research is framed within a quantitativeapproach, through the application of the NMP-Q questionnaireto a sample of 776 students during the 2024 B calendar. Theresults indicate a general prevalence of nomophobia in moderatedegree, with a mean of 77 points on the test scale, being slightlyhigher among females and young people of both genres aged 17and 18 years. Minimal differences were identified according toeducational level, region or employment status, although certainfactors, such as the type and edition of device (mainly iPhone) andisolated cases of poor academic performance, showed a greaterassociation with high levels of nomophobia. The main functionsof the cell phone were the use of social networks, calls and consumptionof multimedia content. It is concluded that nomophobiais a widespread phenomenon among young people, with relevanteducational and social implications, which requires institutionalattention and psychological support, due to the addictive behaviorsthat can occur when trying to stay connected to mobiledevices. Future research on psychosocial factors associated withproblematic cell phone use, the social context of those with highlevels of nomophobia, and the creation of effective preventionpolicies and norms should be further investigated.