THE EMERGING CULTURE OF MOBILE PHONE USAGE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A SURVEY-BASED STUDY
Acceptance: 25/06/2026
Published: 16/07/2026
Abstract
Background : The evolution of mobile phones from a mere tool for basic communication to the device facilitating group communications with the introduction of smartphones has resulted in the acceptance of technology in various sections of the society. The fast penetration of this technology in different spheres of life has widely encroached the educational sectors and the lives of secondary school students. In this context, the present study was conducted with an objective to examine the patterns and extent of mobile phone usage among secondary school students. Materials and methods: The researcher employed a self-designed inventory to carry out a descriptive survey method on 210 secondary school students (101 females and 109 males) studying in Tehri district of Uttarakhand. Results: The findings revealed that i) a large majority of students use mobile phones for academic purposes ii) females in comparison to male students preferred using their mobile phones more rather than indulging in outdoor activities iii) greater proportion of female students believed that excessive mobile phone usage negatively affects their critical thinking abilities iv) female students demonstrated higher awareness regarding cybercrime v) percentage of females experiencing headaches by long hour use of mobile phones is far greater than male students vi) percentage of females facing difficulty in socializing is greater than that of male students vii) male students used google drive more frequently than females. Conclusion: The study highlights the growing significance of mobile phones in students’ academic and personal lives and emphasizes the need for responsible and balanced usage. The findings may help educators, parents, and policy makers develop strategies to maximize the educational benefits of mobile phones while minimizing potential negative effects.
Author Name:
Krishna Chauhan ; Prof. Sunita Godiyal
Pages:
643-651
DOI Number:
10.5281/zenodo.21418332
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Writer Name
Krishna Chauhan ; Prof. Sunita Godiyal
Pages
643-651
DOI Numbers
10.5281/zenodo.21418332
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