BIMTECH Business Perspectives
Ayano Jenga1 and Meenu Gupta2
1Department of Management, Madda Walabu University, Bale Robe, Oromia, Ethiopia
2Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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The purpose of the study is to investigate the potential impact of smartphone addiction on the academic achievements of foreign students. This study adopts a descriptive research approach and utilizes multiple regression analysis to examine the relationship between smartphone addiction factors and academic performance. Primary data were collected from 132 overseas students using a structured questionnaire. The study revealed that compulsive behavior, abstinence, and tolerance are key factors of smartphone addiction and significantly influence the academic performance of foreign students. However, functional impairment associated with smartphone use showed no significant impact. This study suggests that policymakers and other relevant stakeholders, including educational institutions, can develop targeted interventions and support programs to help students understand and mitigate the adverse effects of smartphone usage on their academic performance. This study contributes original insights by focusing on the impact of smartphone addiction specifically on overseas students’ academic performance, an under-explored demographic.
Addictive disorders, career development (academic), teaching diverse students
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