Abstract
Smartphones are essential for many university students, but such devices can have adverse consequences for their cognitive health. Previous studies discovered a significant association between problematic smartphone use (PSU) and daily cognitive failures. The present study investigated the underlying mechanisms of this association, through the mediating effects of sleep quality and academic stress. In total, 189 university students completed an online questionnaire. The study showed that PSU was a significant predictor of daily cognitive failures. However, only academic stress partially mediated the relationship between PSU and daily cognitive failures. The results imply that preventing academic stress may improve the cognitive performance of problematic smartphone users.
Publisher
British Psychological Society
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