Authors: Muhammad Ahmad Bin Danyaal , Shahnila Tariq

Abstract

The current research was conducted to determine the relationship between nomophobia, mental health and interpersonal relationships among early adults. It was hypothesized that there will be a positive relationship between nomophobia, mental health and interpersonal relationship in early adults. It was also hypothesized that nomophobia and mental health will likely to predict interpersonal relationship in early adults. A sample of N = 74 early adults (n = 25 males and n = 49 females) aged 18-25 years (M = 21, SD = 2.52) was selected through purposive sampling technique. The Demographic Form, Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and Functional Idiographic Assessment Template-Questionnaire’s Class D: Disclosure and Interpersonal Closeness were used to assess study variables. Pearson moment correlation and multiple linear regression was used to analyze data. Findings state that nomophobia is positively related with decreased mental health and weak interpersonal relationships. Nomophobia is a significant positive predictor of interpersonal relationships but mental health is not. Higher levels of nomophobia are associated with decreased mental health and weaker interpersonal relationships. Results further revealed that significant gender differences were found in study variables. The finding will be useful for improving the interpersonal relationships of those early adults who are nomophobic and are suffering from mental health issues.

Keywords: Nomophobia; Mental Health; Interpersonal Relationships; Early Adults