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 and aims Personality is one of the most frequently investigated variables to
shed light on the putatively addictive use of the smartphone. By investigating associations …

While social media influencers are gleaning increasing trust and investment from brands,
advertisers, and followers, insights on the role of influencers in adolescents' relationship …

This study investigated the effects of smartphone use on the perceived academic
performance of elementary school students. Following the derivation of four hypotheses from …

This study assessed the prevalence of smartphone addiction among children in Taiwan and
examined the related factors. A total of 2621 fifth-grade students and 2468 parents from 30 …

Digital media have quickly changed ways in which parents and children communicate, enjoy
themselves, acquire information, and solve problems daily (both in ordinary and exceptional …

Problematic smartphone use is an emerging public health problem since the launch of the
first smartphone 10 years ago. In this article, pathways to problematic use of smartphones …

Almost all adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 own a smartphone and these offer
quick access to the internet and social media, which facilitates message transmissions or …

Background and aims Most studies have regarded smartphone addiction as a condition
stemming from individuals' psychological issues, so research has rarely examined it in …

Parental mediation is a type of behavior that could protect children against the negative uses
and effects of smartphones. Based on protection motivation theory, this research (a) …