Research Article
Too Afraid to Disconnect? Investigating the Influence of Nomophobia on Problematic Internet Use and Sleep Quality among College Students
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360813, author={Syakira Nurfajrina and Hazhira Qudsyi}, title={ Too Afraid to Disconnect? Investigating the Influence of Nomophobia on Problematic Internet Use and Sleep Quality among College Students }, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th International Seminar on Psychology Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, ISPsy 2025, 29th May 2025, Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ISPSY}, year={2025}, month={12}, keywords={college students nomophobia problematic internet use sleep quality}, doi={10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360813} }- Syakira Nurfajrina
Hazhira Qudsyi
Year: 2025
Too Afraid to Disconnect? Investigating the Influence of Nomophobia on Problematic Internet Use and Sleep Quality among College Students
ISPSY
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360813
Abstract
Nomophobia has become an important issue in the digital era as it can trigger Problematic Internet Use (PIU) and disturb sleep quality. College students, as active internet users, are vulnerable to these negative effects. However, research on the relationship between these three variables in Indonesia remains limited. This study aims to examine the relationship between nomophobia, PIU, and sleep quality among students. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 302 students through the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS2), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q). Results showed: (1) a positive relationship between nomophobia and PIU, and (2) a positive relationship between nomophobia and sleep quality. The unexpected positive link between nomophobia and sleep quality indicates the need for further studies to explore moderating factors such as smartphone use for positive coping. The findings support the importance of digital literacy promoting adaptive technology use.
