Date of Publication :5th December 2025

Abstract: This research investigates the impact of mobile and digital device usage on the behavioural development of adolescents, with a focus on their social, emotional, academic, home, and health adjustments. The study compares adolescent adjustment between two groups: students who frequently use mobile and digital devices and those who do not. Results indicate significant differences in home, emotional, and social adjustment, with adolescents who frequently use digital devices exhibiting poorer adjustment in these areas. Statistical analysis, including independent samples t-tests and Mann-Whitney tests, confirms that mobile device usage is strongly associated with emotional and social difficulties, whereas academic and health adjustments appear unaffected by device usage. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions that address the emotional and social challenges faced by adolescents in the digital age, particularly focusing on mitigating the negative effects of excessive digital device use on personal and social development.

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