Phone addiction, cyberbullying, and mental health amongst young adults in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphone addiction is a common phenomenon worldwide and within the UAE. It is related to many factors, including gender and ethnicity, and can lead to mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. This study investigates these factors concerning smartphone addiction among young adults in the UAE.

Methods

421 participants answered a questionnaire of validated and reliable scales measuring smartphone addiction, cyberbullying experiences, mental health, and demographic information. The average age of the participants was 21 years, and the age groups were divided into two groups. Group 1 consists of participants who are 20 years or younger, and group 2 consists of participants aged 21 or older.

Results

There was a positive correlation between smart

SUBMITTER: AlQaderi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10557357 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature