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It also has a negative impact on academic performance as health problems could affect students' quality of life. Thomée, Härenstam, and Hagberg (2011, p.7) reported that people who often spend time using smartphones may have current anxiety, sleep obsession, and low mood. This situation may make it difficult for college students to concentrate on their academic work, as they may have low concentration while feeling anxious or sleepy. However, female students may experience mental problems resulting from cell phone use more easily than male students. According to research by Thomée, Härenstam and Hagberg (2011, p.8), women experience more negative situations than men after using mobile phones, such as waking up at night or the feeling and stress resulting from the need to be contacted . This difference could be due to the different focus on the lives of male and female students, as the former value close bonds with friends and the feeling of being noticed by people more than the latter. Excessive use of smartphones may cause health problems for college students, and female students may need greater ability to manage them