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Do Smartphones Replace Family Communication?

Authors
Nur Nabilah Ibrahim1, *, Haslina Halim1
1School of Multimedia Technology & Communication, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah, Malaysia
*Corresponding author. Email: ilanabylah@gmail.com
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Nur Nabilah Ibrahim
Available Online 29 May 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-756-4_7How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Smartphone Usage; Smartphone Addiction; Family Communication; University Students
Abstract

University students dedicate over five hours daily to online activities, yet they allocate minimal time to interact with their parents. The lack of parent-child interaction is likely to diminish the emotional bond that exists between them. As a result, children may view their parents as less supportive, which leads to an increase in conflicts within their relationships. Thus, this study aims to explore how smartphones impact university student family communication. In total, 456 self-administered questionnaires were successfully distributed to students at UUM and UNIMAP. This study adopted Stratified Random Sampling, and three instruments were modified and adapted to represent the relevant variables. The analysis incorporated were Descriptive, Linear Regression, and Multiple Regression analyses. The result suggests that both smartphone usage and smartphone addiction have a direct effect on family communication. Additionally, the data also reveals that smartphone usage serves as the most significant predictor of family communication. The insights derived from this research can be utilized by universities in partnership with policymakers and media professionals to create programs that empower students to lead healthier lives and cultivate strong relationships with their families. This initiative is complementary to the Malaysian Family Declaration, introduced by former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, which seeks to improve the overall quality of life and familial connection.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Communication and Media (i-COME 24)
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Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
29 May 2025
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978-94-6463-756-4
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2667-128X
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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