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International Journal of Psychology & Behavior Analysis Volume 2 (2016), Article ID 2:IJPBA-113, 10 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2455-3867/2016/113
Research Article
Smartphone Addiction Reasons and Solutions from the Perspective of Sultan Qaboos University Undergraduates: A Qualitative Study

Hafidha Sulaiman AlBarashdi*, Abdelmajid Bouazza, Naeema H. Jabur and Abdulqawi S. Al-Zubaidi

Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Hafidha Sulaiman AlBarashdi, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman; E-mail: P012307@squ.edu.om
30 December 2015; 10 May 2016; 12 May 2016
AlBarashdi HS, Bouazza A, Jabur NH, Al-Zubaidi AS (2016) Smartphone Addiction Reasons and Solutions from the Perspective of Sultan Qaboos University Undergraduates: A Qualitative Study. Int J Psychol Behav Anal 2: 113. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2455-3867/2016/113

Abstract

This study attempted to sketch out the diverse addiction reasons and solutions among Sultan Qaboos University undergraduates. The data were collected through focus group discussions in which 16 SQU undergraduates participated voluntarily. Thematic data analysis was conducted to draw out qualitative data. The results revealed two main reasons behind students’ Smartphone addiction related to students themselves and to Smartphone manufacturers. The results also suggested three main solutions for the problem of Smartphone addiction related to the students themselves, the university and the families.