Nomophobia and Big Five Factors of Personality: Comparative Study among Indian Female and Male Students

Mobile technology is a critical component of today's way of life. Despite the advantages it offers, mobile phones can have a negative impact on our lives leading to addiction, anxiety, uneasiness, depression and much more. Considered a disorder of today's digital and virtual society, Nomophobia refers to the discomfort, anxiety, nervousness, or restlessness caused by the disconnection from your mobile phone. This study is a comparative study intended to identify any significant relationship that may exist between Nomophobia and Big Five Factor personality traits. Standardized instruments were used to assess the variables. The study sample comprised of 106 Young Indian Adults (Females: 58.49%, Males: 41.51%) from 18-24 years of age. Results indicate that females have a higher severity of nomophobia as compared to males and there is a significant correlation between Neuroticism and Openness scores with Nomophobia levels. This study contributes to the literature examining how psychological personality variables correlate with nomophobia. Further research is required to improve our understanding of the determinants of nomophobia.