Validity and network structure of the Nomophobia Questionnaire in Peruvian medical students

Q2 Social Sciences

Educacion Medica Pub Date : 2024-12-30 DOI:10.1016/j.edumed.2024.100989

Peter Garcia-Portocarrero , Deysi A. Saldaña-Amaya , Brayan Miranda-Chavez , Javier A. Flores-Cohaila , Cesar Copaja-Corzo

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Abstract

Introduction

Nomophobia, an emerging psychological phenomenon that represents anxiety when there is no access to a mobile phone, has a prevalence ranging from 6% to 73% in global studies and is associated with physical and mental health problems. This study aims to validate and expand the assessment of the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and network analysis among medical students in Peru.

Methods

An observational cross-sectional study was conducted with 3139 medical students from 38 schools in Peru, using the Spanish-adapted NMP-Q. Data were collected through an online survey, promoted via social media and direct contacts. Factorial and network analyses were performed to evaluate the internal structure and dynamics of the questionnaire.

Results

CFA showed an excellent fit for the 4-factor model of the NMP-Q, with factor loadings above 0.700 and high fit indices (CFI = 0.996, RMSEA = 0.031, SRMR = 0.041). The reliability of the factors was high (McDonald's omega: 0.87–0.95). Network analysis revealed significant interactions among the items, identifying the most influential nodes, with “Loss of connection” and “Inability to communicate” being the most prominent in terms of centrality. The network showed adequate precision and stability, with stability coefficients above 0.75 for most indices.

Conclusion

The NMP-Q proved to be a valid and reliable tool for assessing nomophobia among medical students in Peru.

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Educacion Medica Social Sciences-Education

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期刊介绍： Educación Médica, revista trimestral que se viene publicando desde 1998 es editada desde enero de 2003 por la Fundación Educación Médica. Pretende contribuir a la difusión de los estudios y trabajos que en este campo se están llevando a cabo en todo el mundo, pero de una manera especial en nuestro entorno. Los artículos de Educación Médica tratarán tanto sobre aspectos prácticos de la docencia en su día a día como sobre cuestiones más teóricas de la educación médica. Así mismo, la revista intentará proporcionar análisis y opiniones de expertos de reconocido prestigio internacional.