A survey on psychological distress and problematic smartphone use: two sides of the same coin?

ConclusionsThe results of the study highlighted predictors that can be useful in prevention, confirming the impact of the extent of time spent using the smartphone, especially at night, and underlining the role of psychological distress in maladaptive smartphone use.Key messagesThe findings raise concerns about the potential spread of smartphone addictive behaviour in Italian young adults.Perceiving a psychological distress condition was associated with potential smartphone addiction. It is important for prevention to have reliable screening tools that are quick and easy to fill out.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research