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August 26, 2025South African Family Practice

Measuring problematic smartphone use among students using the Smartphone Addiction Scale

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals 55% of university students exhibit problematic smartphone use, indicating mental health implications.

Key Points

  • Fifty-five percent of students showed signs of problematic smartphone use, suggesting a common issue among university individuals.
  • A significant correlation exists between daily smartphone usage time and increased levels of problematic smartphone use in the student population.
  • This cross-sectional study involved 867 students from Nelson Mandela University using the Smartphone Addiction Scale for assessment.
  • Addressing problematic smartphone use in primary care is crucial to prevent potential negative impacts on mental health and functioning.

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Nicky Mostert (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7f397567bf4f94ff5d7dhttps://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6120
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