EFFECTIVENESS OF A SELFIE REHABILITATION PROGRAM ON SELFIE ADDICTION AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN BHOPAL: A PILOT QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

Author Name: 1. Mudita R. Sharma 2. Prof. ( Dr.) Manisha Gupta

Volume/Issue: 06/04

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2025-88667285/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. PHD(N) scholar, RNTU, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
2. Aurovindo College of Nursing Bhopal (M.P.), India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Selfie addiction, a compulsive behavioral pattern involving frequent selfie-taking and social media posting, is increasingly prevalent among youth, especially students. Present study was conducted with aim to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured selfie rehabilitation program in reducing selfie addiction among nursing students. Method: A quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups was used. A total of 40 nursing students (aged 18–29 years) from nursing college in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, were selected through convenience sampling and divided into experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) groups. Data were collected using three tools: a demographic questionnaire (Tool A), a selfie-taking pattern questionnaire (Tool B), and a 20-item Selfie Addiction Behavior Rating Scale (Tool C). The intervention—a structured selfie rehabilitation program—was administered to the experimental group only. Pre- and post-test scores were analyzed using paired t-tests and ANOVA. Results: The experimental group showed a statistically significant reduction in selfie addiction scores post-intervention (mean difference = -12.4, p0.05). Conclusion: The structured selfie rehabilitation program significantly reduced selfie addiction levels among nursing students. The intervention holds promise as a behavioral strategy to promote healthier smartphone usage, with implications for broader application in student populations..

Key words: Selfie addiction, rehabilitation program, nursing students, smartphone behavior, quasi-experimental, digital health