An Investigation of the Relationship Between Mobile Phone Dependency and Study Habits of College Students

Shanshine S. Saliwa; Nelmar John S. Gaviola; Steaven Jay S. Gaviola; Shekinah Sophia A. Talucdo; Vienese P. Suletario; Aaron Paul P. Rara; , Jea Alyssa B. Galido; Trixy Jahn A. Binayao; Evan P. Taja-on

doi:10.55927/fjas.v5i2.6

Authors

Shanshine S. Saliwa San Isidro College
Nelmar John S. Gaviola San Isidro College
Steaven Jay S. Gaviola San Isidro College
Shekinah Sophia A. Talucdo San Isidro College
Vienese P. Suletario San Isidro College
Aaron Paul P. Rara San Isidro College
, Jea Alyssa B. Galido San Isidro College
Trixy Jahn A. Binayao San Isidro College
Evan P. Taja-on San Isidro College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v5i2.6

Keywords:

Mobile Phone Dependency, Study Habits, College Students, Technology Use, Digital Dependency

Abstract

In today’s digital age, mobile phones have become deeply integrated into the lives of college students, serving as both a source of support and a distraction in their academic routines. While these devices offer tools for learning and organization, their overuse often disrupts concentration, time management, and the ability to build effective study habits. Data were gathered through a validated survey administered to students across different academic departments, ensuring balanced representation of the population to provide insight into patterns of mobile phone dependency and its connection to study habits. The findings indicate that college students maintain effective study habits despite showing an average level of mobile phone dependency, suggesting that mobile phones are integrated into academic routines rather than purely disruptive.

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