Smartphone Addiction, Cyberbullying Victimization, Quality of Life and Academic Performance among Students

Authors

  • Dr. Asma Sikandar Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Hunaina Ali Undergraduate Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Iram Fatima Undergraduate Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Dr. Sehrish Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, COMSATS University Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63062/trt/V24.048

Keywords:

Smartphone Addiction, Cyberbullying-victimization, Quality of Life, Academic Performance

Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact of smartphone addiction in relation to cyberbullying victimization, quality of life, and academic performance, among university students. The sample consisted of 310 students, ranging in age from 16 -26. A convenience sampling technique was used to select the sample. Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV), Cyberbullying Scale (CBS), and World Health Organization Quality Of Life Scale-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) were used for data collection. The results indicated that there is a significant positive correlation between smartphone addiction and cyberbullying victimization (r = .62, p < .01), as well as significant negative correlations between cyberbullying victimization and quality of life (r = -.761, p < .01) and smartphone addiction and quality of life also (r = -.60, p < .01). The results further highlighted the significant distinctions in smartphone addiction and cyberbullying victimization between males and females, showing males have greater smartphone addiction and cyberbullying victimization than females. In addition, the results showed a weak association (η = 0.34) between smartphone addiction and income.

Author Biography

  • Dr. Asma Sikandar, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

    Corresponding Author: [email protected]

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Sikandar, A., Ali, H., Fatima, I., & Khan, S. (2025). Smartphone Addiction, Cyberbullying Victimization, Quality of Life and Academic Performance among Students. The Regional Tribune, 3(1), 373-388. https://doi.org/10.63062/trt/V24.048