US Edition‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction
- In 2023, Jay Olson led a global study surveying over 50,000 people about their smartphone habits, examining problematic use patterns.
- The rise in smartphone use since around 2009 has introduced new challenges, with some young adults showing symptoms of problematic use or addiction.
- Researchers and clinicians observe that problematic smartphone use negatively affects daily life, family time, and mental health, and is linked to online bullying.
- Olson emphasized that social media platforms play a significant role in the worsening mental health trends currently observed.
- Experts urge more government action including age limits on social media, alongside school cellphone bans, to address this emerging and complex problem.
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Even adults are addicted to it. The risk that kids aren't just about bans.
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‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction
Jay Olson, a post-doctoral researcher in the University of Toronto’s psychology department, led a 2023 global study that surveyed more than 50,000 people about their smartphone habits. He said it’s an emerging problem.
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