MOBILE PHONE PROBLEMATIC USE AMONG POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN PURULIA: A CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS STUDY

This study explore Mobile Phone Problematic Use (MPPU) among postgraduate students in Purulia using a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) approach. The primary objective was to assess the prevalence and underlying factors of MPPU among this demographic. A stratified sampling technique was employed to ensure representative data collection. The Mobile Phone Problematic Use Scale (MPPUS), developed by Mohammadi et al. (2015), served as the key instrument for measuring problematic usage patterns. Statistical analyses confirmed the reliability and validity of the scale, supporting its applicability in both research and practical settings. The findings highlight significant insights into mobile phone dependency and its implications for postgraduate students in Purulia.