Human Behaviour in Digital Bubble: Relationship between Mobile Phone Dependency and Disruptive Behaviour among Teens

Technology-based gadgets are the basic need of the continuously changing social world; however, dependency on these gadgets may cause physical health hazards and serious mental health problems. The present study is concerned with the association of mobile phone dependence and disruptive behaviour among 102 adolescents within the age range of 13 to 18 years out of which 50 were girls and 52 were boys. The study utilizes convenience sampling, which involves selecting participants based on their accessibility and availability. Participants were recruited from schools in Haryana, India. Using validated measures, the researchers collected data on mobile phone dependence and disruptive behaviour. Statistical analyses, such as correlation coefficients, were employed to examine the relationship between the variables. Excessive use of mobile phones and dependency on them was assessed by the Test of Mobile Phone Dependence (TMD) and disruptive behaviour by BDBI-Y. Pearson's correlation statistics and Regression were used for analysis. The findings of this study will contribute to the existing literature on mobile phone dependence and its association with disruptive behaviour among adolescents. The results will provide insights into the potential effects of excessive mobile phone use on adolescents' behaviour and wellbeing. This research has implications for parents, educators, and mental health professionals, as it may inform strategies to address mobile phone dependence and promote healthier behaviours among adolescents. The results of the study confirmed a significant positive relationship between mobile-phone dependence and disruptive behaviour among adolescents.