Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Study of Cognitive Functioning among Smart Phone users and it’s Correlation with Loneliness
Dr. Shalini Sharma, Dr Veenodini Warhade, Dr. Dushyant Soni
JCDR. 2023: 1413-1427
Abstract
The recent development of the multifunctional smartphone and its subsequent global popularity has changed the communication and information landscape; remolded the interests, values, and desires of many users; and triggered concerns around the world about overuse and addiction. Methods: Recent study conducted on 100 subjects and categorized as per the duration of smart phone use with all participants' written informed consent. Present study evaluated cognitive levels among smartphone and their correlation with loneliness through different scales. Results: Problem caused by excessive smartphone use was significantly related to the severity of loneliness and levels cognitive domains. Conclusion: This study reports there is decline in cognitive levels with smartphone use and it is correlated with the loneliness too.
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