Relationship between Cellular Devices Uses and Demographic Information among Employers in Universities at Al- Muthanna Governorate

Objective: Mobile phones and electronic devices are indispensable in daily life due to several advantages and disadvantages, such as the ability to control the time factor, handicapping repercussions on one's body and psychological processes due to overuse. This study was focused on investigating teachers' level of dependence on their mobile phones at Al-Muthanna University and the Technical Institute using the CPDS Cell Phone Dependence Scale. Methods and Materials: In this descriptive-analytical study, conducted from 9 September 2023 to 8 January 2024, a random sample of 110 teachers was selected: 75 from Al-Muthanna University and 35 from the Technical Institute. The level of mobile phone dependence was assessed using the CPDS, and the scores on this assessment similarly rated the level of dependency as mild, moderate, or severe. Descriptive statistics were used to outline the general characteristics of the sample concerning their demographic profile and the extent of dependency. Findings: On average, 70.7% of the teachers used mobile phones, while 17.3% of university teachers and 37.1% of technical institute teachers had a poor pattern of phone usage. Few of the participants presented severe dependence. No demographic variable significantly correlated with mobile phone dependence. Conclusion: The results show that teachers use mobile phones moderately, but prolonged and excessive use develops a potential threat of psychological and physical harm. The study emphasizes the role of self-control and awareness regarding threats to the use of mobile phones. Interventions that reduce educators' reliance on mobile phones would be worth further investigation.