Validation of a modified problematic use of mobile phones scale to examine problematic smartphone use and dependence.

ABSTRACT: Over the past decade, the world population has experienced rapid and widespread adoption of smartphones due to their usefulness and convenience. However, researchers have identified a range of adverse behaviours associated with the adoption of smartphones and their higher use. These behaviours are collectively described as Problematic Smartphone Use and Dependence (PSUD). Despite growing research, the underlying processes and drivers leading to these behaviours are inadequately understood. This can partly be attributed to the absence of developed statistical tools and measures that allow researchers to build a comprehensive conceptual understanding of PSUD. To address this issue, this study proposes and evaluates a validated extension to the Problematic Use of Mobile Phones (PUMP) scale. T

SUBMITTER: Nawaz S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10835260 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature