Relationship between Smartphone Usage and Psychological Well - Being of Working Women with Different Socioeconomic Background in Punjab- Pakistan
Abstract
The study aims to find out the relationship between Smartphone usage and Psychological well-being among working women with different socioeconomic background in Punjab Province of Pakistan. Population of study was (n=600) working women working in different sectors of Punjab-Pakistan. Data was collected by using Purposive Sampling technique. Two scales Smartphone addiction Scale (SAS) by Siew Mooi Ching and Ryff’s Psychological well-being scale was used for measuring the variables. Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and Pearson Correlation coefficient. Results suggested a significant relationship between Smartphone usage and psychological wellbeing as (r=.35) while there was a negative relationship between socioeconomic status, Smartphone usage and psychological wellbeing. Furthermore, the psychological well-being could be enhanced by indulging one’s self into more positive utilization of smart phones and avoiding the stress and anxiety caused by routine chores especially among females. Study also suggest that if provided with the modern technologies and social applications, population in Punjab Province of Pakistan with low socioeconomic status can also maintain psychological well-being
Authors
Rooma Shahzadi
Ph D Scholar, Faculty of Media and Communication Studies, University of the Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Taimoor ul Hassan
Dean, Faculty of Media and Communication Studies, University of the Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan