The relationship between addiction to smartphone usage and depression among adults: a cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Addiction to smartphone usage is a common worldwide problem among adults, which might negatively affect their wellbeing. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with smartphone addiction and depression among a Middle Eastern population. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017 using a web-based questionnaire distributed via social media. Responses to the Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short version (10-items) were rated on a 6-point Likert scale, and their percentage mean score (PMS) was commuted. Responses to Beck's Depression Inventory (20-items) were summated (range 0-60); their mean score (MS) was commuted and categorized. Higher scores indicated higher levels of addiction and depression. Factors associated with these outcomes were identif

SUBMITTER: Alhassan AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5970452 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature