Nomophobia, Psychopathology, and Smartphone-Inferred Behaviors in Youth With Depression: Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphones have become an indispensable part of people's lives, and the fear of being without them, what has been termed "no mobile phone phobia" (nomophobia), is a growing phenomenon. The rise of problematic smartphone use highlights the urgent need to explore the intricate relationship between smartphones and human behavior. However, the connections between nomophobia, mental health indicators, smartphone use patterns, and daily activities remain largely underexplored.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the relationship between young adults with depression and smartphones and investigate nomophobia by analyzing data obtained from a pilot study of depression in a youth cohort. Exploring nomophobia can enhance our understanding of the dynamics between young ad

SUBMITTER: Zhang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11888105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature