Investigation of Physical Activity Level, Smartphone Addiction and Quality of Life of University Students

Authors : Meriç Ödemiş, Emriye Gümüş, Samantha Denami

Pages : 393-406

Doi:10.17155/omuspd.1511594

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Publication Date : 2025-12-21

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of the study is to examine the physical activity level, smartphone addiction and quality of life of university students and to determine the relationship between them. A total of 397 participants, 221 women and 182 men participated in the study. Participants filled out the international physical activity scale (short form), smartphone addiction, and quality of life scales. In the analysis of the data, in addition to descriptive statistics through SPSS 24 statistical program, Independent T test was applied for the comparison of independent binary variables according to the result of normal distribution, and Pearson correlation test was applied for the relationship between variables. At the end of the study, it was seen that the majority of the participants had a moderate level of physical activity. In addition, when quality of life, physical activity level, and smartphone addiction were compared in terms of gender, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). While there was a significant positive correlation between the participants\\\' physical activity scores and quality of life scores, a very significant negative correlation was found between quality of life and smartphone addiction scores (p<0.05). By providing seminar and similar training on smartphone, internet and similar addictions, university students can be made aware of and their quality of life can be improved. In addition, by creating or increasing recreational areas on campus, motivation or habits for physical activity can be increased.
Keywords : Fiziksel aktivite, Akıllı telefon bağımlılığı, Yaşam kalitesi, Üniversite öğrencisi

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