Qualitative and quantitative analysis reveals high negative impacts of smartphone addiction for children in Jordan, suggesting urgent parental awareness.
Key Points
Children's smartphone addiction negatively impacts their wellbeing, highlighting a pressing issue for parents.
Analysis of 300 completed questionnaires and interviews with 20 mothers indicates severe addiction effects.
Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, the study included parents from primary schools and kindergartens in Jordan.
Findings underscore the necessity for parental intervention to mitigate smartphone-related issues among children.