Influence of smartphone use on hygiene and social interaction among young diners
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https://doi.org/10.61117/ipsumtec.v9i1.455Palabras clave:
Adicción, Higiene, Interacción social, Joven, Teléfono móvilResumen
Smartphone use during meals continues to raise concerns regarding hygiene practices and social interaction among diners. This study examined the behavior of 104 young diners in a fast-food restaurant using unobtrusive observation based on security camera recordings. Smartphone use was highly prevalent, accounting for 42.68% of the total time spent in the restaurant. During the meal, 93% of diners used their phones, and 71% did not clean their hands or fingers after handling the device and before eating. Inferential analyses revealed statistically significant positive associations between smartphone handling frequency during meals and hygiene lapses, whereas total smartphone use time was not significantly associated with level of social interaction. Although 16% of diners showed minimal or no interaction with their companions, 84% maintained moderate or active face-to-face communication. These findings suggest that hygiene risks during meals are more closely related to the frequency of phone handling than to overall use duration. They also indicate that, despite frequent smartphone use, direct social interaction remains present in most young diners. The results highlight the importance of promoting responsible smartphone use during meals, particularly in relation to hygiene practices.
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