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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

The Anxiety of the 21st Century: The Paradox of Nomophobia. A Critical Examination of the Phenomenon in a Population with Eating Disorders

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FMF. MarcoliniAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi VanvitelliGBG. BuffaUniversity of BolognaBFBarbara FerrariFondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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Implication

Survey reveals 100% prevalence of nomophobia in patients with eating disorders, suggesting significant anxiety connections.

Key Points

  • The study found that 100% of participants exhibited symptoms of nomophobia, indicating its widespread impact.
  • Among the patients, 94.4% tested positive for state anxiety, showcasing a strong link between nomophobia and anxiety.
  • Survey methods included administering the NMP-Q alongside STAI-Y to assess psychopathological characteristics.
  • An understanding of nomophobia is critical for addressing the psychosocial factors behind internet addiction.

Cite This Study

Marcolini et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4508231b076d99fa5813ahttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.478
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