Nomophobia (NO MObile PHone phOBIA): a narrative review
Nomophobia (NO MObile PHone phOBIA): a narrative review

Summary/Abstract: Nomophobia, an acronym for no mobile phone phobia, is increasingly prevalent throughout the world, especially in young adults. It has ranged from 17% to 99% in different studies from different countries as a function of different age groups and variable severity of nomophobia. Although the term was coined in 2008, most of the research has been published since 2019. Most of the studies have focused on prevalence data and risk factors. The risk factors have included being female, excessive smartphone use, depression, anxiety and insomnia. The negative effects are similar to the predictors/risk factors including depression, anxiety and insomnia. However, very few studies are focused on negative effects. Further, no research could be found in this recent literature on potential underlying biological mechanisms or interventions.

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