Investigating the Relationship Between Smartphone Addiction and Daytime Sleepiness Among Adults in Gujranwala

Authors

  • Arooj Rashid Department of Psychology, GIFT University
  • Badeea Fatima Department of Psychology, GIFT University
  • Sehar Shehzadi Department of Psychology, GIFT University
  • Laiba Aslam Department of Psychology, GIFT University
  • Daud Afzal Lecturer of Psychology, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Abstract

Smartphone use has increased rapidly in recent years, raising concerns about its potential impact on sleep health. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between smartphone addiction and daytime sleepiness among adults in Gujranwala. A quantitative correlational research design was used. Data were collected from 70 participants aged between 18 and 25 years using the Smartphone Addiction Scale–Short Version (SAS-SV) and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). The data were analyzed using SPSS through correlation, regression, and ANOVA analyses. The results indicated a weak positive correlation between smartphone addiction and daytime sleepiness (r = .215), which was not statistically significant. The findings suggest that although smartphone use may influence sleep patterns, it was not a strong predictor of daytime sleepiness in the present sample. Further research with larger samples is recommended to better understand the relationship between smartphone use and sleep behavior.

Keywords: smartphone addiction, daytime sleepiness, sleep quality, adults

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Published

2026-03-09

How to Cite

Arooj Rashid, Badeea Fatima, Sehar Shehzadi, Laiba Aslam, & Daud Afzal. (2026). Investigating the Relationship Between Smartphone Addiction and Daytime Sleepiness Among Adults in Gujranwala. `, 5(01), 1914–1919. Retrieved from https://www.assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/1487

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Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Advance Social Science Archive Journal

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