استخدام الهاتف الذكي و جائحة كوفيد-19

Abstract EN

The Covid-19 virus has caused severe damage to children, adolescents, young people and the elderly in aspects of physical, psychological, social and economic health, and epidemics are a prominent source of psychosocial disorders, such as mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, fear, anxiety and reluctance to communicate with others.

smartphone use has spread globally during the coronavirus pandemic, causing a feeling of isolation, social distancing, and the need for entertainment, recreation and shopping.

with this heavy use, smartphone addiction has become a global concern.

during the stay at home to prevent epidemics, smartphones may become one of the main tools for individuals; to search for information about the epidemic, connect with others, seek entertainment, and more, in order to escape and alleviate feelings of depression caused by isolation, the use of smartphones has increased among children, adolescents and university students during the Corona pandemic, which has led to severe consequences on the physical and psychological side.

and social.

Some of the results of previous studies and research that confirmed the close link between the Covid-19 pandemic and excessive smartphone use, and the increased risk of smartphone addiction during the epidemic period, and some recommendations and proposed research were presented.