Cell Phone Addiction and Its Association with Socio-Environmental Factors among Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Cell phone addiction has emerged as a critical behavioral concern, especially among children with neurodevelopmental disorders. However, exposure to smartphone addiction in this group remains scarce, especially in the context of Bangladesh. This study aims to explore the cell phone addiction level a...
| Published in: | Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Vol. 36; no. 4; pp. 58 - 69 |
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Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal
Winter2025
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