August 18, 2025Behavioral SciencesOpen Access

Differential Effects of Short- and Long-Term Negative Affect on Smartphone Usage: The Moderating Role of Locus of Control

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This daily diary study reveals differing smartphone use patterns under negative affect based on locus of control.

Psychological distress predicts different smartphone usage patterns based on locus of control—internal versus external.
Individuals with an internal locus of control reduce smartphone use during distress, while externals increase it.
A one-month daily diary study tracked smartphone usage and emotional states across 37 participants.
Findings suggest individual beliefs about control influence emotion regulation through technology.

Chu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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