The connection between risk of smartphone addiction, type of smartphone use, life satisfaction, and perceived stress dataset.

ABSTRACT: The data were collected to test the hypothesis that problematic smartphone use, defined as the risk of smartphone addiction, is positively related to the type/purpose of device use (hedonic, meaning pleasure/gratification) and perceived stress, while it is negatively related to life satisfaction. The data were collected online between October 2020 and January 2021, using Qualtrics online research platform. The participants were aged 18 years or over, had a good command of the English language. They were recruited by posting the survey link on popular social media platforms, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, as well as by using applications such as WhatsApp and Instagram. Participation was voluntary, anonymous, and without material compensation. In addition to demographic questions (

SUBMITTER: Vujic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8639429 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature