Smartphone Habits and Behaviour

Abstract

The number of smartphone users has steadily risen over the last few years and smartphones have apparently become an unavoidable part of daily life; and with that, concerns have progressively risen worldwide in regards to users' physical and psychological well-being when using smartphones for extended periods of time. This study looked at the relationship between smartphone use and physical well-being, as well as the role of emotion regulation in the relationship between smartphone usage and functional impairment. This research sheds light on the harmful relationship between excessive smartphone use and the user's physical and mental health. The findings show that smartphone usage plays an important role in individuals' everyday lives. As a result, the influence on physical and psychological well-being should be discussed further in order to prevent the negative consequences of smartphone usage.