Page No.28-35 Meghna Sharma and Bijender Singh
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
The present study aimed to investigate nomophobia in Young Adults and its association
with behavioural regulation functions. Nomophobia, defined as the fear or anxiety of
being without one’s mobile phone or being unable to use it, has become a prevalent
concern in modern society. In this study, curious minds delved deep into the intricate
web of nomophobia, unravelling its profound connection to the behavioural regulation
functions in the vibrant realm of young adults. A total of 124 young adults (aged 20-35)
were recruited for this study from the city of Rohtak in Haryana. Standardised tools
were employed to assess nomophobia and behavioural regulation. The Nomophobia
Questionnaire (NMP-Q) was used to measure the severity of nomophobia symptoms,
while the Behavioral Rating Inventory for Executive Functions-Adults (BRIEF-A) was
utilised to assess participants’ ability to regulate their emotions. Results from Pearson’s
correlation revealed a significant correlation between nomophobia and behavioural
regulation functions in young adults, Results infer that those with more pronounced
nomophobia symptoms exhibited decreased emotional control. Nomophobia
significantly predicted behavioural regulation functions among young adults, particularly
inhibiting impulses, shifting cognitive sets, emotional control and self-monitor.