Abstract:
The usage of smart phone is common among people of all age groups; however, is popular among teenagers and students. The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of smart phone usage on students. The usage of smart phone is very common among students of universities in colleges. The sale of smart phone has been increasing with time and students are highest benefactors in increasing the sales. The research adopted the quantitative research approach because it increases the objectivity of results. Primary data was gathered for the purpose of conducting this study. Primary data was gathered from 150 participants.. Data analysis was carried out through the use of SPSS software. Data was analyzed by applying Cronbach Alpha reliability test, Pearson correlation and regression analysis. According to the results, smart phone usage has a negative impact on the studies of students. It is because the usage of phone results in distracting students from studies. Students who possess mobile phones are likely to use it during classroom, which distracts them from the lecture. Therefore, it has been recommended that both parents and teachers provide necessary counseling and guidance to students in order to reduce the harmful effects caused by mobile phone utilization.It also effects the social behavior of the students to it is necessary that they are guided and counseled properly so that these effects don’t hurt their personality.
