Distinguishing Between Effectual, Ineffectual, and Problematic Smartphone Use: A Comprehensive Review and Conceptual Pathways Model for Future Research

Computers in Human Behavior Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14, С. 100424 - 100424

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

Smartphones are ubiquitous and offer numerous benefits in daily life. However, the ongoing excessive use of smartphones has been associated with a range adverse effects, capturing attention researchers worldwide. While higher smartphone is often seen as potentially compulsive or addictive, it essential to recognise that not all inherently problematic; practical reasons can also contribute increased usage. Consequently, distinguishing between purposeful productive harmful behaviours essential. Existing research recognises differences usage but lacks depth its exploration. There notable demand for in-depth studies distinguish problematic examine what drives transition these behaviours. this review critically examines prior explain distinctions among various types explore characteristics, reasons, causes, consequences This article introduces an Integrative Pathway Model (IPM), conceptual framework designed behind individuals' active use. It delves into specific gratifications users seek from their investigates factors may influence motivations and, consequently, affect highlights three distinct yet mutually exclusive use-related pathways: effectual use, ineffectual contributes enhancing understanding Problematic Smartphone Use Dependence (PSUD) by probing multifaceted interplay individual social dynamics, environmental factors. need multi-dimensional approach usage, acknowledging does always signify behaviour. emphasises increasing strategies effectively manage PSUD.

Язык: Английский

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The role of boredom proneness and self-control in the association between anxiety and smartphone addiction among college students: a multiple mediation model

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2023

Smartphone addiction has been found to be a widespread public health issue, especially among youth. Previous studies reported significant association between anxiety and smartphone addiction, but the underlying mechanism in this relationship is unclear. The purpose of study was investigate mediating roles boredom proneness self-control addiction. Self-reported measures anxiety, proneness, were administered 1,526 Chinese college students. scores varied 10 60 with an average 30.89 ± 10.57 points. Anxiety had direct positive effect on (effect = 0.18, 95% CI 0.11-0.25), indirect through 0.10, 0.06-0.15) 0.16, 0.13-0.20). Boredom sequentially mediated 0.12, 0.10-0.15). positively associated are important mediators relationship. Strengthening mitigating could prevent anxious

Язык: Английский

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Beyond BMI: Exploring Adolescent Lifestyle and Health Behaviours in Transylvania, Romania

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(2), С. 268 - 268

Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the lifestyle and behavioral factors that influence nutritional status of adolescents from Transylvania, Romania. Methods: The Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) was used collect data 900 between 11 18 years old Transylvania region, assessed by calculating BMI indicators adjusted Z-Score, cut-off points according World Organization (WHO), using self-reported weight height; perceived health status; food vulnerability; physical activity; addictive behaviors (cigarette, alcohol drug consumption); number hours spent in front computer/phone; hand oral hygiene; sitting time/day; sleep. Multivariate logistic regression establish influenced status. Results: results showed 8.7% (n = 78) girls 15.2% 137) boys were overweight obese. In total, 75% respondents engaged sedentary behaviors, 65.8% 592) had more than 2 h/day screen exposure, considering 98.7% population a mobile phone. Romanian poor dietary behaviors: over 80% them did not meet recommended amount vegetable fruit intake per day. Increased associated with higher-strength exercise being boy. Conclusions: While some positive trends are evident, such as good hygiene low prevalence smoking use, significant challenges remain areas like nutrition, activity, consumption time.

Язык: Английский

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Correlates of Smartphone Addiction and Dysfunctional Effects Among School-going Children in Bangladesh

Journal of Creative Communications, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025

The principal objective of this article was to explore the correlates smartphone addiction and its dysfunctional effects among school-going children in Bangladesh. In study, measured by applying Smartphone Addiction Proneness Scale through a structured questionnaire administered via social survey method. Data were collected from sample size 490 children, aged 12–18 some cases 18+ covering total eight secondary schools Bangladesh, using purposive sampling. We found that aspects ‘adaptive dysfunctions’ psychological ‘withdrawal’ closely linked inducing addiction, which adversely affected primordial bonds virtuous personalities children. Statistical findings revealed significant associations between excessive use popular apps, virtual connectivity online dating. Consequently, accelerated ephemeral intimacy, apathy towards responsibilities, harassment, loss privacy breakdown moral principles relationships. These are suggestive for policymakers, researchers, parents school authorities, as they could contribute holistic development

Язык: Английский

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Smartphone addiction prevalence, patterns of use, and experienced musculoskeletal discomfort during the COVID-19 pandemic in a general Iranian population

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2024

Abstract Background Smartphone usage is an essential everyday tool in Iran, however problematic use has escalated and become a concern for the Iranian health policy system, particularly during following COVID-19 Pandemic. This study’s aim was investigation of prevalence smartphone addiction, patterns use, relationship to specific demographic characteristics associated musculoskeletal disorders pandemic. Methods A descriptive-analytical correlational study recruited participants from population convenience ( n = 2344) who were owners with > 1 year use. For information electronic self-report questionnaire collected age, sex, marital status, daily hours, patterns. To assess addiction levels, ‘Smartphone Addiction Scale-short version’ (SAS-SV) patient-reported outcome measure used (cut-off 31). experienced discomfort, Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (ENMQ) used. Results The (female 66.6%, 1561, mean age 29.07 ± 12.34 years, range 6–60 years) averaged 5.75 3.44 h/day. general 46.16% (females 46.06%, males 46.36%; married 44.5%, single 47.63%). School students had greatest (53.2%) those higher education or above Master’s degree lowest (39.38%). highest pattern social networks at 89.1% 88.34%, male 90.54%). areas reported discomfort eyes (43.5%) neck (43.3%). significant correlation found between hours usage, amount increased pandemic period. Conclusion high level have occurred Those most affected unmarried individuals school students, predominant being neck. Health decision-makers should consider these findings when developing recommendations plans public health, focused on students.

Язык: Английский

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Research Output, Key Topics, and Trends in Productivity, Visibility, and Collaboration in Social Sciences Research on COVID-19: A Scientometric Analysis and Visualization

SAGE Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(4)

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

COVID-19 has caused a surge in scientific publications, with increased collaboration. This study aims to elucidate output, focal topics, emerging themes, and trends patterns of productivity, visibility, collaboration within social sciences research (SSR) on COVID-19. A scientometric analysis was conducted utilizing Biblioshiny VOSviewer software. About 65,742 records published WOS between 2020 2022 were analyzed. Topics such as “telehealth,”“well-being,” “inequalities,” among the key topics while “interventions” “mental well-being” topics. Collaboration regional. Harvard Medical School, University Toronto, Oxford emerge leaders collaboration, influence. The USA, Italy, India, Spain, Brazil serve regional hubs for facilitating England, China exhibit leadership influence, playing pivotal roles In shaping global research. These findings are important policymakers, funding agencies, researchers cultivating future collaborative efforts. can inform strategic decision-making, resource allocation, policy development address present health crises. Additionally, these efforts contribute advancing sustainability initiatives promoting human well-being. Encouraging international is essential, particularly tackling challenges encountered by countries limited domestic capabilities. Future improve methodology used di-versifying data sources beyond WOS.

Язык: Английский

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Smartphone addiction and mental health problems among Vietnamese undergraduate students: the mediating role of sleep quality

International Journal of Mental Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 23

Опубликована: Окт. 23, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Smartphone Addiction Among University Students’ During the Post-COVID-19 Era: The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Future Anxiety

Psychiatry Investigation, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(10), С. 951 - 961

Опубликована: Окт. 24, 2023

Objective Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic-related psychological symptoms can lead to smartphone addiction (SPA) risk and other behavioral disorders, thus impacting individuals’ mental health well-being. The present study aims propose a mediation model investigate the association between emotional intelligence (EI) SPA, mediating role of future anxiety (FA) during post-COVID-19 era.Methods An online questionnaire including Emotional Intelligence Scale, Dark Future Smartphone Addiction Scale among university students from China, was conducted September 14 November 22, 2022. Finally, 1,154 valid questionnaires were collected. reliability confirmatory factor analysis results showed that all three scales had good validity.Results Structural Equation Model demonstrated EI significantly negatively influenced SPA (β=0.211, p<0.001), students’ FA positively effected (β=0.315, predicted in students, partially mediated SPA. effect 0.110, which accounted for 34.27% total effect. Bootstrap furthermore tested rigor effect.Conclusion These findings broaden our understanding regarding relationship FA, providing new sights educators on how reduce when confronting ongoing possible pandemics.

Язык: Английский

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Saúde mental: os riscos em crianças e adolescentes pelo uso excessivo de telas: uma revisão integrativa

Revista Sociedade Científica, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(1), С. 657 - 677

Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2024

Parte do tempo das crianças e adolescentes é passado usufruindo de tecnologia internet no ambiente refúgio. Esse comportamento algumas vezes resulta em um consumo abusivo. O objetivo mapear as evidências científicas sobre os adoecimento psicológico causado pelo uso excessivo telas. Revisão integrativa da literatura, conforme o método revisão proposto por Torres et al. (2020). Estabeleceu-se a pergunta norteadora “Quais riscos psicológicos causados telas adolescentes?”. A exploração na literatura foi conduzida nas 2 seguintes bases dados BVS PubMed com intervalo publicação até setembro 2023. Identificados 167 estudos encontrados, 09 foram selecionados para leitura íntegra, resultando uma amostra final 06 artigos analisados. Os analisados publicados 2019 2023 âmbito nacional internacional. Representando resultados pesquisa bibliográfica, sendo sua organização seguida pelos anos, autores objetivos específicos. Exibem importância papel profissional enfermagem assistência adolescentes, bem como faz ser necessário adquirir conhecimentos habilidades. Conclui-se que pode acarretar impactos adversos saúde mental, tais distúrbio sono, ansiedade, depressão, experiência suicídio, variações estado ânimo dificuldade interações sociais. indicados podem contribuir definir limites planejados promover alternativas elevadas.

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Smartphone addiction reduction: effectiveness of print and social media education

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS), Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(2), С. 527 - 527

Опубликована: Март 26, 2023

Smartphone usage dependency in daily activities also causes vulnerability to addiction and its effects on health, especially the increment during COVID-19 pandemic because of switching online. Research prevention treatment overcome smartphone is still relatively limited. This study aims analyze effectiveness educational media programs using social-media compared printed-media reducing levels. Changes interpersonal-relationship self- esteem as a related mediator affected negative impacts were investigated. Media effectivity was assessed by decrease users’ level, self-esteem. A three-wave cross-sectional series conducted 54 subjects, divided into two groups given routine printed or program for month. Results from comparative analysis showed more effective than addiction; both are statistically significant (p=0.000). It shows that health education has role prevention, but choosing right most specific populations necessary. Both increased interpersonal-relationship, self-esteem rose only group. Interpersonal-relationship tended increase, while varied person person, showing level might affect mental-behavioral need further other influencing confounding factors.

Язык: Английский

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