The use of the mobile phone in class and its effect on academic engagement and burnout: A journal study in university students

Abstract

In recent years, the use of new technologies has grown exponentially. Currently, it is present in all areas of our life, including the academic environment. The present study investigated the effect of daily use of smartphone during classes on both academic engagement and exhaustion. Data were collected from 45 university students with a daily diary design (five consecutive working days) twice a day (N = 450 occasions). Multilevel analyses showed that the daily use of smartphone during classes positively predicted exhaustion afternoon. In addition, we found that the use of smartphone at class have negative effects on student’s engagement. The results can be used to enhance engagement and reduce exhaustion in colleges and universities.