The Relationship between Smartphone Usage and Quality of Life of higher secondary students in Tiruvallur District

Abstract

Smartphones have significantly expanded in use since the turn of the century, influencing various aspects of people’s lives, both positively and negatively. The present study aimed to analyze the relationship between smartphone usage and the quality of life of higher secondary students in Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu. The study was conducted at four different schools, representing both urban and rural backgrounds. A survey method, combined with stratified sampling techniques, was used for data collection. A smartphone usage scale and quality of life scale, constructed by the investigator, were administered to higher secondary students. To analyze the relationship between variables, correlation analysis, and t-test were calculated. The results revealed a significantly negatively association between smartphone usage and quality of life (r = - 0.261). Furthermore, significant differences were found in terms of gender for smartphone usage and locality of quality of life.