The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Students’ Academic Learning at the Intermediate Level

Abstract

Smartphone addiction is becoming a worrisome trend among students. In contemporary
society, smartphones have become an integral part of daily life, especially among college
students. It has significantly impacted students' lives. The foremost motive of this study was
to examine the effects of smartphone addiction on students’ academic learning at intermediate
level. The research objectives for this study were; to examine the effects of smartphone
addiction on students’ academic learning, to compare class wise students’ perceptions
regarding effects of smartphone addiction on students’ academic learning, to compare
Locality wise Students perceptions regarding effects of smartphone addiction on students’
academic learning. Quantitative research design was used for the current study to examine its
descriptive nature. This research method helped in achieving the objectives of the study. All
the intermediate students of district Sialkot and Narowal of public male colleges were
comprised the population of the study. Sample of the study was collected through simple
random sampling technique and total sample for the study was 857 intermediate students.
Statistical techniques of frequency, percentage, mean score, standard deviation and t test was
used for analysis. It is concluded from the study that educational apps, relevant information
and virtual field trips enhances students learning. It is also concluded that excessive use of
smartphone misleads the learners towards academic dishonesty and decline in cognitive skills.