"The influence of smartphone addiction, social media addiction and sleep quality on satisfaction with life among health care professionals in Saudi Arabia"

Abstract

Current increased use of digital technology is not only modifying ways of living and communicating but is also changing social life and psychological well-being. In this study we aimed to assess the influence of smartphone addiction, social media addiction and sleep quality on life satisfaction among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia. Participants completed anonymous and self-administered electronic questionnaire encompassing five sections: Demographic data, Smartphone (Application-Based Addiction Scale -SABAS), (Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale -BSMAS), (Sleep Quality Scale -SQS) and (Satisfaction with Life Scale -SWLS). Out of 715 healthcare providers, 40.28% were male and 59.72% were female, with a mean age of 26 (+/- 8.56) years. Most participants were working as public healthcare providers (37.48%), dentists (25.31%), physicians (22.52%) and pharmacists (14.69%). Overall, 32.6% of participants were satisfied and/or extremely satisfied and 25.3% were dissatisfied and/or extremely dissatisfied. Although the results showed no strong association with smartphone addiction, social media addiction and sleep quality on satisfaction with life, this study highlights the need to raise awareness about the impact of modern lifestyles on psychological health and mental well-being among healthcare professionals.