An investigation into problematic smartphone use: The role of narcissism, anxiety, and personality factors
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Background and Aims: Over the last decade, worldwide smartphone usage has greatly increased. Alongside this growth, research on the influence of smartphones on human behaviour has also increased. However, a growing number of studies have shown that excessive use of smartphones can lead to detrimental consequences in a minority of individuals. This study examines the psychological aspects of smartphone use particularly in relation to problematic use, narcissism, anxiety, and personality factors. Methods: A sample of 640 smartphone users ranging from 13 to 69 years of age (mean = 24.89 years, SD = 8.54 years) provided complete responses to an online survey including modified DSM-5 criteria of Internet Gaming Disorder to assess problematic smartphone use, the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory, and the Ten-Item Personality Inventory. Results: The results demonstrated significant relationships between problematic smartphone use and anxiety, conscientiousness, openness, emotional stability, the amount of time spent on smartphones, and age. Results also demonstrated that conscientiousness, emotional stability, and age were independent predictors of problematic smartphone use. Conclusions: The findings demonstrate that problematic smartphone use is associated with various personality factors and contributes to further understanding the psychology of smartphone behaviour and associated excessive use.Citation
Hussain, Z. et al (2017) 'An investigation into problematic smartphone use: The role of narcissism, anxiety, and personality factors', Journal of Behavioral Addictions, DOI: 10.1556/2006.6.2017.052Publisher
Akadémiai KiadóJournal
Journal of Behavioral AddictionsDOI
10.1556/2006.6.2017.052Additional Links
http://www.akademiai.com/doi/abs/10.1556/2006.6.2017.052Type
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20625871EISSN
20635303ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1556/2006.6.2017.052
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