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 …

Background Research literature on problematic smartphone use, or smartphone addiction,
has proliferated. However, relationships with existing categories of psychopathology are not …

Recent studies found that smartphone usage has become an addiction nowadays,
especially among young consumers. The abuse of these digital devices affects individuals' …

We present a review of the studies that have been published about addiction to cell phones.
We analyze the concept of cell-phone addiction as well as its prevalence, study …

Background The percentage of smartphone users—especially among minors—is growing,
and so is the body of literature hinting at increasing rates of problematic smartphone use in …

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 …

Despite the many positive outcomes, excessive mobile phone use is now often associated
with potentially harmful and/or disturbing behaviors (eg, symptoms of deregulated use …

Background Addiction to smartphone usage is a common worldwide problem among adults,
which might negatively affect their wellbeing. This study investigated the prevalence and …

The popularity of smartphones is undeniable in nearly all facets of society. Despite the many
benefits attributed to the technology, concern has grown over the potential for excessive …

Over the past decade, there have been an increasing number of studies that have
investigated problematic and/or 'addictive'smartphone use. The present study explored the …