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December 4, 2025Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health NursingOpen Access

Psychosocial Pathways to Smartphone Overdependence in Adolescence: A Multi-Group Path Analysis of Early vs. Late Adolescents

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YJYeseul JeonSWSohyun WooSSSeung-Hee Seo

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Overview

Cross-sectional design reveals loneliness and anxiety mediate smartphone overdependence in Korean adolescents, indicating family support is crucial.

Key Points

  • Smartphone overdependence is influenced significantly by loneliness and anxiety during adolescence.
  • The analysis used data from 45,060 adolescents, showing a clear connection between psychosocial factors and smartphone use.
  • Path analysis assessed direct and indirect influences, revealing the role of family support and mental well-being.
  • Findings highlight the need for tailored strategies that consider psychosocial pathways and cultural context in South Korea.

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Jeon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8bdea1aef094cca3261https://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2025.34.s1.47
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