Frequency & Relationship between Loneliness and Smartphone Addiction among Medical Students of Lahore

ABSTRACT Smartphone addiction is a widespread and concerning issue wherein individuals excessively and compulsively use their smartphones. It’s characterized by habitual and prolonged phone usage, resulting in negative impacts on physical and mental health, strained personal relationships, increased fixation on the device, and a notable decrease in both personal productivity and overall quality of life. This study aims to find relationship between smartphone addiction and loneliness & prevalence of loneliness and smartphone addiction among medical students in Pakistan. This will also help to gauge the extent of related health issues and will lead to formulation of better guidelines for people suffering from smartphone addiction & loneliness thus improving the social and mental wellbeing of people from all age groups in Pakistani society.