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: High prevalence of smartphone addiction among medical students may
contribute to adverse physical and mental health outcomes. Aim: To estimate the prevalence …

Smartphone use can lead to smartphone addiction, which is a growing concern worldwide.
However, there are limited studies about smartphone addiction and its impacts on university …

Background Smartphone plays a vital role in higher education as it serves as a device with
multiple functions. Smartphone addiction was reported on the rise among college and …

Background Problematic smartphone use (PSU) has been increasing hastily in recent
decades, and it has become inseparable during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among …

Background: Smartphone use has greatly increased in recent days, and most of the daily
tasks are done through these devices. As a result, long time use may involve bad posture …

Purpose This study was planned and conducted to determine the relation between eating
behavior disorder and smartphones and the internet in college students. Methods This …

Introduction Medical students have made particular use of smartphones during the COVID-
19 pandemic. Although higher smartphone overuse has been observed, its effect on mental …

Smartphones have made our lives easier and have become indispensable for everyday life;
however, their uncontrolled and excessive use can trigger “smartphone addiction”(SA). SA is …

Background Students in sub-Saharan African countries experienced online classes for the
first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some individuals, greater online engagement …