Nomophobia in University Students: The Roles of Digital Addiction, Social Connectedness, and Life Satisfaction

This study examines the predictive power of digital addiction, social connectedness and life satisfaction on nomophobia levels university students. Participants consisted 451 students studying in various departments at three state universities Ankara. The Nomophobia Questionnaire, Digital Addiction Scale, Social Connectedness Scale-Revised, Satisfaction with Life Personal Information Form were used to collect data. data analyzed through t-test, one-way analysis variance, multiple linear regression analysis. Results indicated that while students’ level differs significantly according gender, daily usage time, number checks, it does not differ duration having a smartphone. Moreover, media addiction predicted nomophobia, game impact life, connectedness, or did predict levels. findings are discussed comparison existing literature suggestions subsequently made.