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Pearson, Andrew D.; Young, phd, Chelsie M.; Shank, Faith; Neighbors, Clayton – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Smartphones, while useful, can also function as a source of distraction from daily life and may reduce life satisfaction by inhibiting concentration and interrupting attention to ongoing tasks, thoughts, and social interactions. Objectives: The current study tested whether interruptions in flow mediate associations between problematic smartphone…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Life Satisfaction, Behavior Problems
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Talan, Tarik; Dogan, Yunus; Kalinkara, Yusuf – Journal of Educational Technology, 2023
The ubiquitous nature of smartphones has led to the emergence of addictive behaviors and new psychosocial disorders, almost overtaking the merits they provide. Within the relevant literature, the misuse of smartphones is purported to turn into a strong addiction, thus culminating in hopelessness and a reduction in life satisfaction. Another…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Addictive Behavior, Academic Achievement
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Lukács, Andrea – Contemporary Educational Technology, 2021
Recent literature draws attention to the fact that problematic Internet use is a growing health issue among adolescents worldwide. This study aimed to find the potential demographic, physical and psychopathological risk factors associated with severe problematic Internet use of adolescents. A total of 1,347 adolescents (45.1% males) were recruited…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Use, Addictive Behavior, Adolescents