ANALYSIS OF SMARTPHONE ADDICTION WITH ANXIETY IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (Original Research)
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Title
ANALYSIS OF SMARTPHONE ADDICTION WITH ANXIETY IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (Original Research)
Subject
anxiety; children; mental health; smartphone addiction
Description
Introduction: The increasing overuse of smartphones among children is a troubling
addiction that affects both their physical well-being and mental health. It can lead to mood
swings, withdrawal symptoms, emotional discomfort, and increased anxiety in social
situations. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between smartphone addiction and
anxiety levels among students at Pawyatan Daha Elementary School in Kediri, East Java.
Methods: This study utilized a cross-sectional design with a simple random sampling
method involving 154 students from Pawyatan Daha Elementary School in Kediri, East Java.
Data collection occurred from November to December 2022. The independent variable in
this research was smartphone addiction, assessed using the Smartphone Addiction Risk
Children Questionnaire (SARCQ). In contrast, the dependent variable was anxiety, measured
by the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS). Data analysis was conducted
using Spearman's rho test with a significance level of α = 0.05.
Result: The findings indicated that a majority of respondents (77.3%) fell into the high
category of smartphone addiction, while 52.6% were identified as experiencing general
anxiety disorders. Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation, with a p-value of
0.001 (p < 0.005) and an R-value of 0.330.
Conclusions: The study concludes that there is a correlation between smartphone addiction
and anxiety among school-aged children. Parents must supervise their children's
smartphone usage to foster character development and prevent addictive behaviors.
Additionally, nurses can play a crucial role as counselors by providing regular counseling
services in elementary schools to mitigate smartphone addiction.
addiction that affects both their physical well-being and mental health. It can lead to mood
swings, withdrawal symptoms, emotional discomfort, and increased anxiety in social
situations. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between smartphone addiction and
anxiety levels among students at Pawyatan Daha Elementary School in Kediri, East Java.
Methods: This study utilized a cross-sectional design with a simple random sampling
method involving 154 students from Pawyatan Daha Elementary School in Kediri, East Java.
Data collection occurred from November to December 2022. The independent variable in
this research was smartphone addiction, assessed using the Smartphone Addiction Risk
Children Questionnaire (SARCQ). In contrast, the dependent variable was anxiety, measured
by the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS). Data analysis was conducted
using Spearman's rho test with a significance level of α = 0.05.
Result: The findings indicated that a majority of respondents (77.3%) fell into the high
category of smartphone addiction, while 52.6% were identified as experiencing general
anxiety disorders. Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation, with a p-value of
0.001 (p < 0.005) and an R-value of 0.330.
Conclusions: The study concludes that there is a correlation between smartphone addiction
and anxiety among school-aged children. Parents must supervise their children's
smartphone usage to foster character development and prevent addictive behaviors.
Additionally, nurses can play a crucial role as counselors by providing regular counseling
services in elementary schools to mitigate smartphone addiction.
Creator
Firnanda Erindia , Ah Yusuf , Rr Dian Tristiana and Umdatus Soleha
Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.53344/pnj.v6.i1.48033
Publisher
UNAIR
Date
March 2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
ISSN : 26563894
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
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Citation
Firnanda Erindia , Ah Yusuf , Rr Dian Tristiana and Umdatus Soleha, “ANALYSIS OF SMARTPHONE ADDICTION WITH ANXIETY IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN (Original Research),” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 25, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11820.