“A study to assess the prevalence of smart phone addiction

and its impact on sleep quality and selected psychological

problems among nursing students of selected nursing
colleges, Rohtas, Bihar.”

BY
MR. MOHIT KUMAR GUPTA
M.Sc. (NURSING)

DISSERTATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE

GOPAL NARAYAN SINGH UNIVERSITY
ROHTAS, BIHAR

In the Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the

DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

NARAYAN NURSING COLLEGE,

JAMUHAR, ROHTAS, BIHAR.
SESSION: 2019-2021
 DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE

I hereby declare that this dissertation/thesis entitled “A study to assess

the prevalence of smart phone addiction and its impact on sleep
quality and selected psychological problems among nursing students
of selected nursing colleges, Rohtas, Bihar” is a bonafide and genuine
research work carried out by me under the guidance of Miss. Sabina
Kujur, M.Sc (N), Assistant Professor in the Department of Mental
Health Nursing Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar.

Date: ……………………………
Place: Bihar Signature of the Candidate
 ENDORSEMENT BY THE PRINCIPAL

This is certified that this dissertation/thesis entitled “A study to

assess the prevalence of smart phone addiction and its impact on
sleep quality and selected psychological problems among nursing
students of selected nursing colleges, Rohtas, Bihar.” is a bonafide and
genuine research work carried out by Mr. Mohit Kumar Gupta, M.SC
(N) 2nd Year, (Mental Health Nursing) of Narayan Nursing College,
Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar.

Mrs. Bandana Dutta

Principal
(Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing)
Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar,
Rohtas, Bihar

Signature:
Date:

CERTIFICATE BY THE GUIDE

This is certified that this dissertation/thesis entitled “A study to assess

the prevalence of smart phone addiction and its impact on sleep
quality and selected psychological problems among nursing students
of selected nursing colleges, Rohtas, Bihar.” is a bonafide and genuine
research work carried out by Mr. Mohit Kumar Gupta, M.SC (N) 2nd
Year, (Mental Health Nursing) of Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar,
Rohtas, Bihar, under my guidance.

GUIDE

Miss. Sabina Kujur

Assistant Professor
(Dept. Mental Health Nursing)
Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar
Rohtas, Bihar
Signature:

Date:

CERTIFICATE BY THE CO-GUIDE

This is to certify that the dissertation/“A study to assess the

prevalence of smart phone addiction and its impact on sleep quality

and selected psychological problems among nursing students of

selected nursing colleges, Rohtas, Bihar.” is a bonafide and genuine

research work carried out by Mr. Mohit Kumar Gupta, M.Sc. (N) 2nd

year, (Mental Health Nursing) of Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar,

Rohtas, Bihar, under my guidance.

CO - GUIDE
Mr. Nitesh Kumar,
Vice-Principal
(Dept. Mental Health Nursing)
Narayan Nursing College
Jamuhar , Sasaram,Rohtas
Signature:
Date:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Service to mankind is service to god. We believe in invisible power which guided us
throughout our success.

DEDICATED TO MY PARENTS

I expressed my deep sense of gratitude to Lord Almighty for the copious

grace, blessings, courage and incidence which enabled me to reach up to this step and

accomplish my research project.

I am very much indebted to my lovable parents for their continuous guidance,

support and encouragement for accomplishment of our dream, the completion of this

research study.
 “For the ancestors who paved the path before me upon whose shoulders I

stand”; this is dedicated to my admiring beloved Parents (Mr. Pyare Lal & Mrs.

Uma Devi) and my brother & sister (Mr. Rohit Kumar Agrawal and Mrs. Renu

Garg) who trusted in me, every step of my life without any second thought in their

mind. Without their unceasing encouragement, precious support, unconditional love

& attention it would not be possible to reach to the point today where I’m standing

for. I won’t be this stronger without as my inspiration. You are the reason why I keep

pushing; I keep facing all the struggles, pains and hardships. Thank you for your

unconditional love, blessings and all the comfort you have given to me.

“Affirming words from mother and father are like light switches. Speak a

word of affirmation at the right moment in a child’s life and its like lighting up a

whole roomful of possibilities. Parents can only give good advice or put them on the

path, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands”.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 “Knowledge is in the end based on
acknowledgement”

First of all, I would like to express my warm thanks to Narayan Nursing

College, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar. for providing

an opportunity and for letting me to fulfill my dream of being to be student here of

this esteemed institution & conduct my study.

My heartfelt gratitude to The Chairman Mr. Gopal Narayan Singh and

Chancellor Dr. M. L. Verma for providing all facilities in pursuing my post

graduate programme in M.Sc. Nursing at Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar,

Rohtas, Bihar.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Mrs. Bandana Dutta,

Principal
 “Dear teacher I may forget what you said, but I will never
forget how you made me feel” Thanks for blessing me.”

I wish to express my sincere thanks to Mrs. Bandana Dutta,

Principal (Medical Surgical Nursing) of Narayan Nursing College,

Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar, for her expert guidance, efforts, constant

advice, meticulous supervision, constant encouragement and enduring

support to mold this study successfully, And also for providing me with

all the necessary facilities for the research.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
 Mr. Nitesh Kumar,
Vice Principal

“To the world you may be just a teacher, but to your students you are a star”

I would always be thankful to you.

I cannot express my enough thanks to Mr. Nitesh Kumar, Vice

Principal in the Department of Mental Health Nursing, Narayan

Nursing College, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar for the continuous support of

my M.Sc. nursing study and related research. I am extremely thankful

and indebted to her for sharing expertise, immense knowledge and

sincere and valuable guidance, motivation, enthusiasm and

encouragement extended to me throughout the research work.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
 Ms. Sabina Kujur
Assistant Professor
(Dept. Of MHN)

“You are not just teacher; you are the manager of the world’s greatest resource
children” My success is your blessings. I would always be thankful to you.

I am using this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to my

Guide Ms. Nandini Bhumij, Assistant Professor in the Department of

Mental Health Nursing, Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Rohtas,

Bihar for her continuous guidance, understanding, wisdom, patience,

lovable gestures, encouragement and mentorship extended to me

throughout this research study. I am extremely grateful to my guide who

supported me and showing me the path throughout this venture.

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Mr. Nitesh Kumar

Vice- Principal
(Dept. of MHN)

“Words are powerless to express my gratitude; I will always be thankful to you for
all hard work and efforts you have put in.”

I place on record, my sincere thanks to my co-guide Mr. Nitesh

Kumar, Vice- Principal, in the Department of Mental Health Nursing

of Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar, who supported

me throughout this M.Sc. nursing course. I am thankful for her aspiring

guidance, suggestion invaluably constructive criticism and advice during

the research work. I am sincerely grateful to her for sharing truthful and

illuminating views on a number of issues related to the research study.

Her guidance helped me in all the time of research and writing of this

thesis.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing, it is like wrapping a gift and not
giving it” “Man’s efforts are always crowded by God’s grace and blessings”

First and foremost, I thank and Almighty for the copious grace and blessing

that He had on me for completing this study. None can comprehend the depth of

gratitude I have towards my God for His abundant grace and faithfulness during the

course of the study and in the completion of this work.

First and foremost, I wish to express my gratitude to our honorable Principal

Mrs. Bandana Dutta, Principal, of Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Rohtas,

Bihar for giving me an opportunity and encouragement in conducting this study for

which her constant lovable support and valuable advice throughout the study.

At the outset I have the humble privilege to express my deep sense of gratitude

to my esteemed guide Miss Sabina Kujur, Associate Professor, of Narayan Nursing

College, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar for her constant guidance, scholarly supervision,

valuable suggestions and advice which she unfailing bestowed at all times without

which this piece of work could have been completed.

I extend my earnest gratitude to my co-guide Mr. Nitesh Kumar, Vice-

Principal, in the Department of Mental Health Nursing of Narayan Nursing

College, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar, for her constant lovable support and valuable

advice through the study.

I am immensely thankful to all the teaching faculty of Narayan Nursing

College, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar for their support and help in this thesis.
 I am immensely thankful to all the Research committee members of Narayan

Nursing College, Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar for their support and help in this thesis.

It’s my privilege to convey my sincere thanks to the experts who have

validated the research tool and had guided me with their valuable suggestion and

corrections.

I convey my special thanks to the Mukhiya Mrs. Prem Lata, Jamuhar,

Rohtas, Bihar for giving me permission to conduct pilot study in this respective zone

and I extent my deep gratitude to the people of their active participation in the study.

I am deeply obliged to the Mukhiya Mrs. Prem Lata, Jamuhar, Rohtas,

Bihar for giving permission to me conduct main study.

A word of heartfelt thanks to all the adult people and School Going Children

who participated in the study. Without their willingness the study would not have

been possible.

My special thanks to Mr. Joshi, Statistician, for his support and guidance in

statistical analysis and presentation of data.

My heartfelt gratitude to the entire non-teaching faculty of Narayan Nursing

College, Jamuhar,Rohtas, Bihar including all clerical staff and librarian for their

help in proceeding with the formalities of conducting the study.

I extent my heartfelt thanks to the computer operator, printers, and binders for

their help in the preparation of the study.

I take this opportunity to express my deepest sense of gratitude to my Father

Mr. Pyare Lal , & my Mother Mrs. Uma Devi, for their unending affection, faith,

understanding and support throughout this study. Without their blessing and prayers,

I could not have completed my study successfully.

 I express my deep sense of indebtedness to the great authors whose

publications I consulted so often, indeed they had added new dimensions to my

understanding regarding this thesis.

A special thanks to all the M.Sc. Nursing colleagues for their support in time

of need and those who have directly and indirectly helped me in the successful

completion of this study.

A special thanks to my teacher Miss. Nandini Bhumij for their co-operation

in gathering materials from different resources and supporting me in the times of

needs.

No research dissertation can be completed without unrelenting support of all

those good-hearted people who have helped me tirelessly to make this thesis work

possible one. The heart is full and the words are few to express my sincere gratitude

towards those helping hands, may god bless them.

Last but not the least, I would like to thank my entire family, my relatives and

my friends for supporting me spiritually throughout writing this thesis and my life in

general.

Mr. Mohit Kumar Gupta