Distinct neural pathways link fear of missing out and negative emotions to compulsive phone use

Distinct neural pathways link fear of missing out and negative emotions to compulsive phone use

A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior suggests that specific structural and functional patterns within the brain’s default mode network can predict the severity of problematic smartphone use months or even years later. The findings indicate that these brain features contribute to excessive phone use through two distinct psychological pathways involving fear of missing out and negative emotional states. Problematic smartphone use h…