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Abstract
Background: The pervasive use of digital devices, coupled with irregular
sleep and low physical activity, poses potential risks to cognitive outcomes in
university students. Physiotherapy students, whose education demands both
mental and physical engagement, may be particularly vulnerable. Objective:
This study aimed to investigate the integrated effects of smartphone use,
physical activity, and sleep quality on cognitive outcomes among
undergraduate physiotherapy students. Methods: A cross-sectional design
was applied involving 100 first- and second-year physiotherapy students at
Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta. Data were collected
through validated self-administered questionnaires, including the Cognitive
Failures Questionnaire (CFQ), International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and a Likert-based assessment of smartphone
related lifestyle impact. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and
multiple regression analyses were performed using SPSS version 26.0.
Results: The findings showed a significant relationship between excessive
digital device use and increased cognitive failures. Poor sleep quality was
also associated with greater cognitive lapses, while higher physical activity
levels correlated positively with better cognitive performance. Regression
analysis indicated that the three lifestyle variables jointly explained a
substantial proportion of the variance in cognitive outcomes. Conclusion:
Digital habits, sleep patterns, and physical activity levels interactively
influence cognitive outcomes in physiotherapy students. Interventions
promoting digital hygiene, adequate sleep, and physical activity may enhance
cognitive resilience and academic performance in this population.
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