Keywords
Nomophobia; ADHD; Driving Hazard Perception; Human Factors Psychology; Cognitive Psychology
Abstract
An increasing psychological concern in the 21st century is the development of the fear of being unable to access one's mobile phone, also known as nomophobia. However, its impact on individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) remains largely unexplored. Given ADHD’s association with impulsivity, attentional difficulties, and emotional dysregulation, those with the condition may be particularly vulnerable to nomophobia, which can affect every aspect of their daily lives, ranging from interpersonal relationships to their academic success and overall physical and mental well-being. This study aims to answer four questions: how does ADHD impact the severity of nomophobia among college students, do psychological factors influence nomophobia severity, does personality trait play a role as well, and how does the combination of ADHD and nomophobia affect performance on hazard perception tasks? By addressing these questions, the study seeks to enhance our understanding of nomophobia's psychological and cognitive implications among neurodivergent populations, and ultimately inform future interventions and road safety strategies.
Thesis Completion Year
2025
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Mouloua, Mustapha
College
College of Sciences
Department
Psychology
Thesis Discipline
Psychology
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Research; Nomophobia; Teenage automobile drivers--Psychology; Automobile driving--Psychological aspects; Traffic safety--Psychological aspects
STARS Citation
Zheng, Stephanie, "Disconnected Minds: Exploring Nomophobia and ADHD's Impacts on Driving Hazard Perceptions Among College Students" (2025). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 328.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/328
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