Abstract

Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to compare adolescents’ social skills and quality of life based on their levels of nomophobia.
Methods: A total of 128 adolescents participated in the study. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Nomophobia
Questionnaire, the Social Skills Assessment Scale, and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, with input from both adolescents and their parents.
Results: The results showed that 82% of the adolescents experienced nomophobia. Adolescents without nomophobia scored significantly higher in initiating and sustaining relationships, interacting with groups, executing assignments, and total social skills compared to those with mild or moderate nomophobia (p0.05). Adolescents without nomophobia had higher scores in physical and social functioning aspects of quality of life compared to those with moderate nomophobia (p

Key words: Adolescents, Nomophobia, Smartphone, Social skills, Quality of life