Abstract:

Introduction: Smartphones are electronic devices that have an important place in our lives today and provide many conveniences. However, it can cause many problems such as distraction and social isolation. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of smartphone use on attention levels in high school students. Material-Methods: In the study, the smartphone addiction scale and Mesulam's cancellation tests were applied to 100 students, 68 women, and 32 men. Statistical analyzes were made with the obtained data. Results: As the duration of smartphone use has increased, phone addiction has increased. Phone addiction is more common in males than in females. In addition, according to attention tests results, it was determined that as the phone use time increases, there is a distraction and the distraction is more in males. Discussion and Conclusion: The use of smartphones may have a negative effect on the level of attention of high school students, who are the target audience of the smartphone market and are preparing for an important exam. Limiting smartphone use, especially social media, which increases smartphone addiction, can have a positive effect on the level of attention.

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