THE ROLE OF SMARTPHONE DEPENDENCY IN REDUCING CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS
Keywords:
Smartphone dependency; digital distraction; adolescent learners; classroom engagement; learning motivation; mobile phone overuse; educational psychology; student participation; attention span; digital behaviourAbstract
This article analyzes the impact of increasing smartphone dependency on adolescents, its influence on their classroom engagement, and its relevance in education and daily life in the era of modern technologies.Based on field research carried out in Khorezm region schools in 2025, the study utilizes surveys, structured interviews, and classroom observations to examine how smartphones influence students’ attention, motivation, and participation. It also presents the negative consequences of excessive smartphone use, including decreased attention, lower motivation, reduced participation in learning activities, and potential effects on students’ social interactions and study habits. The way that modern adolescents use smartphones, their daily routines, and emerging trends in different schools are examined, and effective recommendations are suggested based on scientific literature. The observations, survey results, and the impact of smartphone use on classroom engagement and adolescent life in different contexts are analyzed, and the most effective strategies for promoting digital discipline and improved classroom management are recommended
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