Smartphone Addiction and Prevalence of Text Neck Syndrome among Students

Smartphone Addiction and Prevalence of Text Neck Syndrome. The increased use of smartphones among college students has raised concerns about potential health implications, particularly regarding musculoskeletal issues such as text neck syndrome. This study aims to investigate the relationship between smartphone addiction and the prevalence of text neck syndrome among students. A survey questionnaire, adapted from validated scales, was administered to a sample of 340 students to assess smartphone addiction levels and frequency of smartphone use. Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between smartphone addiction scores and the incidence of text neck syndrome among students. Moreover, the study found that students with higher levels of smartphone addiction reported experiencing more severe symptoms of text neck syndrome, including neck pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. These findings underscore the detrimental effects of excessive smartphone use on musculoskeletal health, particularly among students. Addressing smartphone addiction and promoting ergonomic practices may help mitigate the prevalence and severity of text neck syndrome in this population. Future research should explore additional factors contributing to smartphone addiction and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing text neck syndrome among students.

智能手机成瘾与文本颈综合征（Text Neck Syndrome）患病率。大学生智能手机使用频次的不断增加，引发了学界对其潜在健康影响的担忧，其中尤以肌肉骨骼系统病症为焦点，如文本颈综合征。本研究旨在探究大学生群体中智能手机成瘾与文本颈综合征患病率之间的关联。本研究采用基于经验证量表改编的调查问卷，对340名学生组成的样本进行施测，以评估其智能手机成瘾程度与使用频率。统计学分析结果显示，学生的智能手机成瘾评分与文本颈综合征的发病率呈显著正相关。此外，研究发现智能手机成瘾程度更高的学生，其报告的文本颈综合征症状更为严重，具体表现为颈部疼痛、僵硬以及活动范围受限。上述研究结果凸显了过度使用智能手机对肌肉骨骼健康的有害影响，在学生群体中这一影响尤为显著。针对性干预智能手机成瘾问题并推广人机工程学操作习惯，或可降低该群体文本颈综合征的患病率与症状严重程度。未来研究可进一步探索与智能手机成瘾相关的其他影响因素，并评估旨在缓解学生文本颈综合征的各类干预措施的有效性。