This article provides a systematic review of existing research on problematic smartphone
use (PSU) to guide other researchers in search of relevant studies, and to propose areas for …

The purpose of this study was to carry out a review of observational studies that consider
links between mobile phone use and mental health from a psychological or behavioral …

Most individuals spend a great amount of time on their smartphones. The intense usage of
smartphones leads to some physical symptoms, good and bad feelings, pathological …

Smartphones have rapidly become indispensable in modern life. The wide spectrum of
activities and virtual interaction possibilities with the mobile device render some individuals …

Problematic smartphone use (PSU) has been consistently shown to relate to dysfunctional
behaviors and negative daily life outcomes, including in academic context. One explanatory …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review describes recent research findings and
contemporary viewpoints regarding internet addiction in adolescents including its …

Research demonstrates that depression and anxiety symptom severity are related to
problematic smartphone use (PSU). However, less is known about variables mediating …

The goal of the study was to validate the English version of the Smartphone Application-
Based Addiction Scale (SABAS; Csibi et al. 2016), which is a short and easy-to-use tool for …

The ownership of smartphones has become usual, research showing associations between
smartphone usage, addiction, and the users' individual characteristics. Our first objective is …

Background: Understanding the risk factors associated with Internet gaming disorder (IGD)
is important to predict and diagnose the condition. The purpose of this study is to identify risk …