The smartphone as a “significant other”: interpersonal dependency and attachment in maladaptive smartphone and social networks use
Abstract Smartphones are increasingly widespread throughout the world and, although smartphones provide various benefits, excessive and maladaptive use is often reported. Given the penetration of smartphones in the individual’s daily life, it is relevant to identify the mechanisms sustaining their u...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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Series: | BMC Psychology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01339-4 |