Citation

Cruz KEB, Rodríguez ED, Alarcón MEB, Domínguez JEV, Rodríguez PBD. Revista Argentina de Clinica Psicologica 2019; 28(5): 815-822.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019)

DOI

10.24205/03276716.2019.1117

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Introduction. Mobile phone dependence (nomophobia) has been linked with anxiety, depression and insomnia; a relationship with suicidal ideation is suggested.

METHODS. 18 to 25 years old university students were included; MMPUS scale for Nomophobia and MMPI-2-RF for suicidal ideation and related elements were used. Statistical analysis by one-way ANOVA, Chi square and Pearson correlation were made.

RESULTS 66 individuals, 54.1% women; 22.7% with Nomophobia (greater than the 80th percentile); statistical significance (p <0.01) only in the DSM scale (self-distrust) was found. No relation to suicidal ideation was identified.

CONCLUSION. Our results suggest there is no relationship between nomophobia and suicidal ideation in university students in opposition to previous reports; further studies should include individual with a previous diagnosis of depression. © 2019.

Language: es

Keywords

Suicidal ideation; Mobile phone; Nomophobia