Smartphone distraction‐addiction: Examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of use
The use of smartphones has been increasing worldwide. Usage of these devices has been associated with addiction and adverse emotional states. This study employs a mixed methods approach to study these relationships in an Australian sample. The study comprised of 164 participants aged between 18–70 w...
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| description | The use of smartphones has been increasing worldwide. Usage of these devices has been associated with addiction and adverse emotional states. This study employs a mixed methods approach to study these relationships in an Australian sample. The study comprised of 164 participants aged between 18–70 who completed the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, the Smartphone Addiction Scale, and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale. Seven participants were also interviewed providing answers of a qualitative nature. Smartphone addiction significantly predicted higher levels of smartphone usage. Additionally, smartphone addiction, and distractibility also significantly predicted higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety. Qualitative results identified themes such as convenience, time of the day and activities in relation to smartphone usage as well as short‐and long‐term effects of this usage. Findings indicated that both distraction and addiction have an influence in the use of smartphones and that an increased usage has detrimental consequences to emotional health. Themes such as dependence and temptation and interferences appear congruent and consistent with the results of scales used. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6d276c2abe4a4fdda6135cb46908ede62023-09-19T08:54:47ZengTaylor & Francis GroupAustralian Journal of Psychology0004-95301742-95362020-06-0172218819810.1111/ajpy.1228112098976Smartphone distraction‐addiction: Examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of useHumberto Oraison0Olivia Nash‐dolby1Bruce Wilson2Ridhi Malhotra3Victoria UniversityMonash UniversityMind Health CareMonash UniversityThe use of smartphones has been increasing worldwide. Usage of these devices has been associated with addiction and adverse emotional states. This study employs a mixed methods approach to study these relationships in an Australian sample. The study comprised of 164 participants aged between 18–70 who completed the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, the Smartphone Addiction Scale, and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale. Seven participants were also interviewed providing answers of a qualitative nature. Smartphone addiction significantly predicted higher levels of smartphone usage. Additionally, smartphone addiction, and distractibility also significantly predicted higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety. Qualitative results identified themes such as convenience, time of the day and activities in relation to smartphone usage as well as short‐and long‐term effects of this usage. Findings indicated that both distraction and addiction have an influence in the use of smartphones and that an increased usage has detrimental consequences to emotional health. Themes such as dependence and temptation and interferences appear congruent and consistent with the results of scales used.http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajpy.12281addictionanxiety and depressiondistractionmindfulnesssmartphonestress |
| spellingShingle | Humberto Oraison Olivia Nash‐dolby Bruce Wilson Ridhi Malhotra Smartphone distraction‐addiction: Examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of use Australian Journal of Psychology addiction anxiety and depression distraction mindfulness smartphone stress |
| title | Smartphone distraction‐addiction: Examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of use |
| title_full | Smartphone distraction‐addiction: Examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of use |
| title_fullStr | Smartphone distraction‐addiction: Examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of use |
| title_full_unstemmed | Smartphone distraction‐addiction: Examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of use |
| title_short | Smartphone distraction‐addiction: Examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of use |
| title_sort | smartphone distraction addiction examining the relationship between psychosocial variables and patterns of use |
| topic | addiction anxiety and depression distraction mindfulness smartphone stress |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajpy.12281 |
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