The key purpose of this research is to identify the effects of mobile phone usage during nights and sleep disruption among undergraduate students. In today’s world, technology has taken a huge role and caused a strong impact in every individual’s life and one of the most prominent usages under the world of technology had been the mobile phone. The mobile phone usage is highly significant among the younger generation. This study has been conducted among the undergraduate students of Segi Kuala Lumpur. This research aims to study on the effects of the late night usage of mobile phone among these undergraduate students and their sleep quality. A total of 80 students were drawn in for this research and it was conducted in Segi College Kuala Lumpur. Data were collected in the form of questionnaire, a quantitative approach in which the participants were provided with questionnaire consisting of 27 questions including 2 sub questions. Questions were in the form of dichotomous scale, nominal scale, ordinal scale and a 5 point likert scale. The analysis of data was computed using the statistical software, Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Results obtained have shown that there is no significant relationship between mobile phone usage during nights and no significant difference between gender and mobile phone usage during nights.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Research
1.2 Research Problem
1.3 Objective
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Conceptual Definition
1.6 Operational Definition
1.7 Theories
1.8 Hypothesis
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Adolescent Sleep Patterns and Night-Time Technology Use: Results of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Big Sleep Survey (Gamble et al., 2014)
2.2 Association between Electronic Media Use and Sleep Habits: An Eight-Day Follow-Up Study (Kubiszewski et al., 2014)
2.3 Evening Use of Light-Emitting eReaders Negatively Affects Sleep, Circadian Timing and Next-Morning Alertness (Czeisler et al., 2014)
2.4 Light Level and Duration of Exposure Determine the Impact of Self-Luminous Tablets on Melatonin Suppression (Wood etal., 2012)
2.5 Television-Viewing Habits and Sleep Disturbance in School Children
2.6 Sleep and Television and Computer Habits of Swedish School-Age Children
2.7 Evening Exposure to a Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)-Backlit Computer Screen Affects Circadian Physiology and Cognitive Performance (Cajochen et al., 2011)
2.8 The Association between Use of Mobile Phones after Lights Out and Sleep
2.9 Adolescent Sleep and Cellular Phone Use: Recent Trends and Implications for Research (Adams, S.K., Daly, J.F & Williford, D.N, 2013)
2.10 Mobile Phone Use and Sleep Quality and Length in College
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Research Subject
3.3 Sampling Procedure
3.4 Instrumentation
3.5 Procedure
3.6 Data Analysis
4. RESULT
4.1 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
4.1.1 GENDER
4.2 TECHNOLOGY
4.2.1 AVERAGE HOURS AND GENDER
4.2.2 Frequently Used Device Before Sleep
4.3 SLEEP DISRUPTION
4.3.1 AVERAGE HOURS OF SLEEP ON WORKING/SCHOOLING DAYS
4.3.2 AVERAGE HOURS OF SLEEP ON WEEKENDS
4.3.3 COMPARISON OF SLEEP ON WORKING/SCHOOLING DAYS AND WEEKENDS
4.4 MOBILE PHONE USAGE DURING NIGHTS
4.4.1 POSSESSION OF MOBILE PHONE
4.4.2 PURPOSE OF MOBILE PHONE USAGE DURING NIGHTS
4.4.3 MINIMAL HOURS SPENT ON MOBILE PHONE BEFORE BEDTIME
4.4.4 MOBILE PHONE USAGE DURING WEEKENDS OR WEEKDAYS
4.5 CORRELATION: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOBILE PHONE USAGE DURING NIGHTS AND SLEEP DISRUPTION
4.6 T-TEST: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENDER AND MOBILE PHONE USAGE DURING NIGHTS
5. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATION
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 FINDINGS
5.3 LIMITATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
5.4 CONCLUSION
6. REFERENCES
Research Objectives and Key Topics
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between mobile phone usage during the night and its potential impact on sleep disruption among undergraduate students. Additionally, the study seeks to compare whether there are significant differences in mobile phone usage habits between male and female students within a college setting.
- Effects of late-night mobile phone usage on sleep quality.
- Assessment of technology engagement patterns among undergraduates.
- Comparison of technology usage and sleep disruption across genders.
- Role of social media and communication as drivers for nighttime mobile usage.
- Impact of light emission from devices on the circadian cycle and sleep patterns.
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1.1 Background of Research
Speaking of the current era, technology has gone through varying phase of advancement and throughout this phase, it has today, become an item that is quite personal to every individual. Without the presence of technology these days, it is seen that almost half of the population would not be able to proceed with their daily routine which includes completion of personal tasks, professional tasks and general tasks. Technology appears in varying forms and one of the most prominent uses of technology is social media. With technology, the access to any platform under the social media is at the fingertips of every individual. In addition to it, the highest number of usage among all forms of technology has been the mobile phone (Nagel, 2013).
The mobile phone usage has no limit to ages and timing for usage. Almost everyone these days are quite tied up with the use of it throughout the day, along with their routines. Most people are directly under the influence of multi-tasking activity as they are seen engaging with a general activity and be obliged to engage in the usage of mobile phone. It is a new form of addiction that has evolved in the world of technology (Bibbey et al., 2013).
The access to these technologies has been quite effortless and this had lead to the ease possession of at least one form of technology. Speaking of it, the most high end technologies are mobile phones, that comes in varying models and brands, IPods’, laptop, computers, Ipad’s and many more. Mobile phone is one of the most commonly used form of technology and an average individual is seen to be engaging in the use of it in an average of 80% time of their daily routine (Brustein, 2014).
Summary of Chapters
1. INTRODUCTION: Outlines the research background, the problem statement regarding technology addiction, and the specific objectives concerning nighttime mobile phone usage and sleep disruption.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW: Examines existing studies on the impact of electronic media, screen light, and mobile phone usage on sleep quality and circadian rhythms in various populations.
3. Research Methodology: Details the descriptive survey design, the selection of 80 undergraduate participants, and the instruments used for data collection and analysis.
4. RESULT: Presents the quantitative findings, including demographic data, usage statistics, and the results of the Pearson correlation and t-tests regarding the study's hypotheses.
5. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATION: Interprets the findings, discusses the lack of significant correlation in this specific study, acknowledges limitations, and provides recommendations for future research.
Keywords
Mobile phone usage, sleep disruption, undergraduate students, nighttime technology use, sleep quality, circadian timing, social media, insomnia, quantitative research, gender differences, technology addiction, melatonin suppression, screen time, academic performance, student health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research primarily focuses on identifying whether late-night mobile phone usage contributes to sleep disruption among undergraduate students.
What are the central themes of the work?
The central themes include the integration of technology into daily routines, the impact of mobile phone usage on sleep quality, and the examination of behavioral patterns related to nighttime digital engagement.
What is the primary objective of this study?
The main objective is to determine if there is a significant relationship between nighttime mobile phone usage and sleep disruption, and to see if gender plays a role in these usage patterns.
What scientific methods were employed?
The study utilized a quantitative descriptive survey design, distributing a structured questionnaire to 80 undergraduate students, followed by statistical analysis using SPSS (Pearson correlation and Independent Sample T-tests).
What is covered in the main section of the paper?
The main sections cover a comprehensive literature review of similar studies, the methodology of the survey, a detailed presentation of results through charts and statistical tables, and a discussion of findings and implications.
Which keywords define this research?
Key terms include mobile phone usage, sleep disruption, undergraduate students, nighttime technology use, and circadian timing.
Why did the study find no significant correlation between mobile phone usage and sleep disruption?
The author suggests this might be due to the limited sample size (N=80) or the specific focus on "mobile phone usage" rather than specific types of addictive digital interactions, which other studies have identified as more impactful.
How do gender differences influence mobile phone usage according to this study?
Based on the Independent Sample T-Test conducted by the author, the results indicated no statistically significant difference in the mean scores of mobile phone usage between male and female students.
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- Darnisha Ragupathi (Autor:in), 2016, Mobile Phone Usage during Nights among Male and Female Undergraduate Students and Sleep Disruption in Malaysia, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/388467
