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
Rooma Shahzadi, Dr. Taimoor ul Hassan. (2020) Relationship between Smartphone Usage and Psychological Well - Being of Working Women with Different Socioeconomic Background in Punjab- Pakistan, Pakistan Social Sciences Review, Volume 4, Issue 3.
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