Importance Nonheterosexual and gender-nonconforming (GNC) individuals tend to report
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) more frequently compared with heterosexual and …

Background There has been a tremendous increase in the use of smartphones among
college students and alongside the benefits there is growing concern over …

Background The adverse effects of smartphone addiction (SPA) and Internet gaming
disorder (IGD) on adolescents' mental health have been widely recognized. However, the …

Smartphones are a necessity for many people; however, problematic smartphone use (PSU)
may negatively influence people's mental health. Using multivariate linear regression …

Objectives This study assessed the incidence of transitions in smartphone addiction
proneness (SAP) among children and examined the effects of gender, use patterns (social …

Among adolescents, engagement in risky sexual behavior is an important public health
concern. Research has begun to explore the impact of adolescents' online experiences with …

Smartphones are a ubiquitous means of communication and entertainment, and
adolescents are at risk of becoming addicted to their use. The purpose of the current study …

Background: College students are among the heaviest users of smartphones and the
Internet, and there is growing concern regarding problematic Internet (PIU) and smartphone …

Early adolescent children communicate on smartphones and social media, resulting in
online sexual risks and potential adverse health outcomes. This study investigated parents' …

Background Problematic screen use, defined as an inability to control use despite private,
social, and professional life consequences, is increasingly common among adolescents and …