Smartphone addiction has now become a global issue, thanks to the popularity of social media platforms and mobile games. While smartphones can make life easier in many ways, excessive use of smartphones and similar devices has been linked to many health issues.
According to a recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior , problematic smartphone use can cause cognitive impairments, poor sleep quality and depression . The study authors noted that although problematic smartphone use generally correlates with screen time, high screen time alone does not necessarily cause adverse effects. Smartphone use only becomes problematic when it starts to interfere with daily life.
In an article published in EXCLI Journal , Sehar Shoukat from the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology discussed the dangers of problematic smartphone use and smartphone addiction. He noted that whenever a habit, such as checking or being active on social media, turns into an obligation, it quickly becomes an addiction. This addiction can easily endanger one's well-being because of its negative influence on physical and psychological health .
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