Purpose: This study was conducted to compare the relationship between the smartphone addiction and loneliness in high school and university students.
Design and methods: A correlation and descriptive study from a convenience sample of 1156 high school and university students. Questionnaire, Smartphone Addiction scale, and Short Loneliness scale were used to collect the data of the study.
Findings: No relationship was found between the smartphone addiction and loneliness in high school and university students.
Practice implacitions: It is recommended to organize comprehensive training programs for the students and their families in the school health services.
Keywords: addiction; loneliness; nursing; smartphone; student.
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