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Problematic smartphone use predicts musculoskeletal symptoms in university students: the distinct roles of addiction vs. usage duration
Abstract
Aims: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of problematic smartphone use among university students and to examine whether addiction scores or daily usage duration is more strongly associated with musculoskeletal symptoms, posture, and related habits. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between September and November 2022 on 207 university students. Data were collected via an online survey including demographic information, the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV), and the Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (mNMQ). Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Cronbach's Alpha, Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, and Independent samples t-test. The significance level was set at p

Keywords : Smartphone addiction, musculoskeletal symptoms, posture, university students, cross-sectional study, ergonomics

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Article available in :
Volume 7, Issue 2, 2026
Page : 269-273
https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1881099
Article Information
Received : 03 Şub 2026
Accepted : 27 Şub 2026
Published : 27 Mar 2026
Corresponding Author :

Ayşe Melike Gerek: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Konya Numune Hospital, Konya, Turkiye

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Citation : Gerek AM. Problematic smartphone use predicts musculoskeletal symptoms in university students: the distinct roles of addiction vs. usage duration. J Med Palliat Care. 2026;7(2):269-273. doi:10.47582/jompac.1881099

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