Exploring the role of Gender and Education on Nomophobia, Anxiety and Insomnia in Gen Z

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to explore the impact of gender and educational qualification on nomophobia, anxiety and insomnia among Gen Z in Odisha. Methods: The sample consisted of 513 participants (42.7% males and 57.3% female) Three scales were used to measure the variables: the Nomophobia questionnaire, the Insomnia Severity Index and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale. Results demonstrated that female participants exhibited higher levels of nomophobia and greater levels of anxiety, while males reported higher levels of insomnia. UG students exhibited higher levels of nomophobia while PG students reported higher levels of both insomnia and anxiety. Conclusion: Findings from this study contribute to the growing body of literature on the psychological repercussions of excessive use of mobile phones, sleep disturbances, and anxiety, while also emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and support strategies tailored to specific populations.