The impact of problematic mobile phone use and the number of close friends on depression and anxiety symptoms among college students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological problems often occur in college students, with the most common ones being depression and anxiety symptoms. Exploring the risk factors that influence depression and anxiety symptoms in college students is essential to promote their physical and mental health.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the independent and interaction effects of problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and the number of close friends (NCFs) on depression and anxiety symptoms and the comorbidity of these symptoms among college students.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Huainan, Anhui Province, and Suzhou, Jiangsu Province in China from October to December 2022. Data from 7,617 college students were collected. The Patient Health Questionnaire and General

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800545 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature