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Title: Problematic smartphone use: An empirically validated model.
Authors: Pivetta, Erika1 (AUTHOR), Harkin, Lydia2 (AUTHOR), Billieux, Joel3 (AUTHOR), Kanjo, Eiman2 (AUTHOR), Kuss, Daria J.1,2 (AUTHOR) daria.kuss@ntu.ac.uk
Source: Computers in Human Behavior. Nov2019, Vol. 100, p105-117. 13p.
Subject Terms: *Personality disorders, *Theory, *Social media, Compulsive behavior, Conceptual structures, Impulsive personality, Mathematical models, Path analysis (Statistics), Pathological psychology, Risk-taking behavior, Statistical sampling, Surveys, Smartphones
Abstract: Given the prominent role that smartphones have in everyday life, research in the field has proliferated. From a theoretical perspective, problematic smartphone use (PSPU) is described as a multi-faceted phenomenon entailing a variety of dysfunctional manifestations (e.g., addictive, antisocial and dangerous use). To date, however, there is still a lack of empirical evidence supporting the identification of PSPU as a potential behavioural addiction. Driven by theory, the aim of the present study was to provide an empirically validated model by testing the contribution of specific factors leading to PSPU. Relationships among individual characteristics (internalised psychopathology, impulsivity and personality traits) and PSPU uses (addictive, antisocial and dangerous) were investigated according to the updated version of the theoretical framework provided by the Pathway Model of problematic smartphone use (Billieux et al., 2015). An online survey was administered to a convenience sample (N = 511) of smartphone users in order to examine their daily engagement, problematic usage patterns and related psychological correlates. Path analysis revealed important information about different PSPU components and results are discussed in light of the available literature. Recommendations for future research are proposed to further investigate the problematic behaviour, including the study of additional variables, such as the fear of missing out (FoMO), nomophobia and excessive social media use. • Problematic smartphone use (PSPU) entails addictive use, prohibited use, and risky behaviors. • The tested PSPU pathway model showed an overall reasonable model fit. • Addictive use is linked to excessive reassurance sought via smartphone use. • Internalised psychopathology did not predict smartphone addiction. • Attention impulsivity predicted addictive and antisocial use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Given the prominent role that smartphones have in everyday life, research in the field has proliferated. From a theoretical perspective, problematic smartphone use (PSPU) is described as a multi-faceted phenomenon entailing a variety of dysfunctional manifestations (e.g., addictive, antisocial and dangerous use). To date, however, there is still a lack of empirical evidence supporting the identification of PSPU as a potential behavioural addiction. Driven by theory, the aim of the present study was to provide an empirically validated model by testing the contribution of specific factors leading to PSPU. Relationships among individual characteristics (internalised psychopathology, impulsivity and personality traits) and PSPU uses (addictive, antisocial and dangerous) were investigated according to the updated version of the theoretical framework provided by the Pathway Model of problematic smartphone use (Billieux et al., 2015). An online survey was administered to a convenience sample (N = 511) of smartphone users in order to examine their daily engagement, problematic usage patterns and related psychological correlates. Path analysis revealed important information about different PSPU components and results are discussed in light of the available literature. Recommendations for future research are proposed to further investigate the problematic behaviour, including the study of additional variables, such as the fear of missing out (FoMO), nomophobia and excessive social media use. • Problematic smartphone use (PSPU) entails addictive use, prohibited use, and risky behaviors. • The tested PSPU pathway model showed an overall reasonable model fit. • Addictive use is linked to excessive reassurance sought via smartphone use. • Internalised psychopathology did not predict smartphone addiction. • Attention impulsivity predicted addictive and antisocial use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:07475632
DOI:10.1016/j.chb.2019.06.013