NONE 20260511074747780 wseas/wseas content-registration-form+ja@crossref.org content-registration-form WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTER RESEARCH 1991-8755 2415-1521 Deysi Apolo Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE 5 Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) ECUADOR David Tello Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE 5 Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) ECUADOR Henry Pillajo Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE 5 Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) ECUADOR Andrea Tejada Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE 5 Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) ECUADOR Cristian Inca Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE 5 Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) ECUADOR This article examines nomophobia, defined as the fear of being without a mobile phone, and its growing prevalence among university students. The literature shows a strong association between nomophobia and psychological factors, particularly anxiety, stress, overthinking, fear of missing out (FoMO), and compulsive non-clinical behaviors, with anxiety emerging as the most influential factor in smartphone overdependence. While several studies indicate higher prevalence among women and younger individuals, evidence regarding gender differences remains inconclusive. Nomophobia also presents significant psychosocial consequences, including reduced face-to-face interaction, increased social anxiety, and the potential exacerbation of mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders. The study employed a cross-sectional design using a survey administered to 500 university students to assess anxiety levels, emotional attachment to smartphones, and daily usage time. 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