Nomophobia and its association with musculoskeletal pain and disability in university students: A cross-sectional study

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dc.authorid0000-0002-5974-8991
dc.authorid0000-0002-3711-8761
dc.authorid0000-0003-2673-8567
dc.contributor.authorŞahbaz, Tuğba
dc.contributor.authorŞahbaz, Yasemin
dc.contributor.authorAşık, Hatice Kübra
dc.contributor.authorUludağ, Murat
dc.contributor.authorBatur, Nergiz
dc.date.accessioned2026-11-09T09:23:03Z
dc.date.available2026-11-09T09:23:03Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü
dc.description.abstractBackground Nomophobia, defined as the fear of being without access to a mobile phone, is prevalent among young adults and may have physical and psychological consequences. However, its relationship with musculoskeletal pain and disability remains insufficiently explored. Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence of nomophobia among university students and investigate its association with musculoskeletal pain and pain-related disability. Methods This cross-sectional study included 714 university students. Nomophobia was assessed using the Nomophobia Questionnaire. Musculoskeletal pain in the neck, upper back, and low back regions was evaluated using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Disability was assessed using the Neck Disability Index and Oswestry Disability Index. Analyses included group comparisons, correlation analyses, and multivariate logistic regression. Results Nomophobia was highly prevalent, with 58.1% of participants showing moderate and 14.6% severe levels. Neck, upper back, and low back pain were reported by 62.6%, 59.4%, and 53.4% of participants, respectively. Higher nomophobia scores were associated with greater neck and upper back pain intensity and neck- and low back-related disability; however, no significant association was observed with low back pain intensity. After adjustment for sex, BMI, and daily smartphone use, higher nomophobia scores remained associated with higher odds of neck, upper back, and low back pain. Associations were modest. Conclusion Nomophobia was highly prevalent and remained associated with musculoskeletal pain and disability after adjustment, although the associations were modest. These findings highlight the importance of considering behavioral factors in the assessment of musculoskeletal complaints. Longitudinal studies are needed to clarify causal relationships.
dc.identifier.citationŞahbaz, T., Şahbaz, Y., Aşık, H. K., Uludağ, M., & Batur, N. (2026). Nomophobia and its association with musculoskeletal pain and disability in university students: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jbmt.2026.10.003
dc.identifier.endpage1857
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105052846724
dc.identifier.startpage1851
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12941/481
dc.identifier.volume48
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.institutionauthorBatur, Nergiz
dc.institutionauthorid0009-0004-7603-8715
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherChurchill Livingstone
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subjectDisability
dc.subjectLow Back Pain
dc.subjectMusculoskeletal Pain
dc.subjectNeck Pain
dc.subjectNomophobia
dc.subjectSmartphone Use
dc.subjectUniversity Students
dc.titleNomophobia and its association with musculoskeletal pain and disability in university students: A cross-sectional study
dc.typeArticle

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