Assessment of Love Addiction and Its Relationship with Nomophobia

Abstract

Love addiction and nomophobia are two increasingly prevalent psychological phenomena in today’s digital and emotionally connected world. This study examines the correlation between love addiction and nomophobia. It is hypothesized that individuals with higher levels of love addiction are more likely to experience severe nomophobia. A total of 145 respondents from Karnataka, including individuals in love, those experiencing breakups, and those in one-sided love, participated. They completed the Love Addiction Screening Assessment (LASA) and the Nomophobia Scale. Data collection was conducted via offline methods and Google Forms, and statistical analyses included chi-square tests, Pearson’s correlation, ANOVA, and t-tests. Results showed that, in the case of love addiction, 42.1% of respondents were addicted and required professional help, 23.4% were prone to addiction, and 34.5% were not addicted. Regarding nomophobia, the majority (56.5%) experienced moderate levels of nomophobia, 30.3% had severe nomophobia, 12.4% reported mild levels, and only 0.6% did not experience nomophobia. No significant relationship was found between love addiction and nomophobia. ANOVA results indicated that individuals with heartbroken individuals exhibited the highest levels of love addiction, followed by individuals experiencing one-sided love and those currently in a relationship. Gender did not significantly influence LASA scores. However, individuals aged 26 and above show the highest levels of love addiction and are followed by those under 18. This study highlights the importance of comprehensive psychological interventions that address both emotional and digital dependencies to foster healthier relationship dynamics and digital habits.