Year: 2026 | Month: January-March | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 74-82
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20260110
A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Correlation Between Nomophobia and Mindfulness Among Nursing Students of Selected Nursing Colleges in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal
Thangjam Langlen Devi1, Payal Sharma2
1PhD Research Scholar, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Index Nursing College, Malwanchal University, Indore
2HOD cum Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Index Nursing College, Malwanchal University, Indore
Corresponding Author: Thangjam Langlen Devi
ABSTRACT
Background: Nomophobia is a psychological condition characterized by the fear or anxiety of being disconnected from mobile phone connectivity. Mindfulness characterized by present moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance has been associated with improved emotional regulation, enhanced attention and concentration, and awareness of behavioral patterns which may help individuals, manage anxiety associated with smartphone disconnection. The study aimed to assess the level of nomophobia and mindfulness and examined their correlation among nursing students.
Materials and Methods: A web based cross-sectional study was conducted over six weeks in five selected nursing colleges. A total of 200 nursing students were selected using stratified sampling with census sampling applied to the three colleges with smaller student strength and proportionate sampling applied to the two nursing colleges with larger student strength. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires comprising of demographic details, Nomophobia Questionnaire and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Descriptive statistics and Karl Pearson’s Corrrelation Coefficient were applied.
Result: All participants exhibited some degree of nomophobia. Most nursing students (63.5%) had moderate levels, 20% had severe levels, and 16.5% had mild levels. The mean mindfulness score was 4.15 ± 1.02, and 54% of nursing students showed high mindfulness. A statistically significant mild negative correlation was observed between nomophobia and mindfulness (r = −0.264).
Conclusion: Nomophobia was highly prevalent among nursing students. Higher mindfulness was associated with lower nomophobia. Integrating mindfulness-based strategies into nursing education may promote healthier smartphone usage and enhance psychological well-being.
Keywords: Nomophobia. Mindfulness, Nursing Students, Nursing Colleges, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal