Use of mobile devices by university students [Uso de dispositivos móviles en estudiantes universitarios]
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telephone, cell phone, smartphoneAbstract
Objective: to analyse the use of mobile devices in university students. Method: A systematic review was carried out, following the guidelines established by the PRISMA declaration, 15 studies published in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science were selected. Conclusion: Excessive smartphone use among university students represents a significant risk to their well-being, adversely affecting sleep quality, mental health and academic performance, as highlighted by multiple studies. However, in controlled contexts, mobile devices can be beneficial educational tools, suggesting that the key is to promote a balanced and conscious use of this technology.
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