Exploring the dimensions of nomophobia: Development and validation of a self-reported questionnaire

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Highlights:

• Nomophobia was investigated as a theoretical construct among young adults.

• Dimensions of nomophobia were identified and described.

• The Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) was devised and validated.

• The NMP-Q can be used as a measure of nomophobia.

• Nomophobia can be considered a situational phobia and included in DSM-5.

摘要

•Nomophobia was investigated as a theoretical construct among young adults.•Dimensions of nomophobia were identified and described.•The Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) was devised and validated.•The NMP-Q can be used as a measure of nomophobia.•Nomophobia can be considered a situational phobia and included in DSM-5.

论文关键词:Nomophobia,Dimensions of nomophobia,Nomophobia questionnaire,NMP-Q,Situational phobia

论文评审过程:Available online 14 March 2015.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2015.02.059