Title:
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Is smartphone addiction really an addiction?
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Author:
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Panova, Tayana; Carbonell, Xavier
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Other authors:
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Universitat Ramon Llull. Facultat de Psicologia, Ciències de l’Educació i de l’Esport Blanquerna |
Abstract:
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Aims: In light of the rise in research on technological addictions and smartphone addiction in particular, the aim of this
paper was to review the relevant literature on the topic of smartphone addiction and determine whether this disorder
exists or if it does not adequately satisfy the criteria for addiction. Methods: We reviewed quantitative and qualitative
studies on smartphone addiction and analyzed their methods and conclusions to make a determination on the
suitability of the diagnosis “addiction” to excessive and problematic smartphone use. Results: Although the majority
of research in the field declares that smartphones are addictive or takes the existence of smartphone addiction as
granted, we did not find sufficient support from the addiction perspective to confirm the existence of smartphone
addiction at this time. The behaviors observed in the research could be better labeled as problematic or maladaptive
smartphone use and their consequences do not meet the severity levels of those caused by addiction. Discussion and
conclusions: Addiction is a disorder with severe effects on physical and psychological health. A behavior may have a
similar presentation as addiction in terms of excessive use, impulse control problems, and negative consequences, but
that does not mean that it should be considered an addiction. We propose moving away from the addiction framework
when studying technological behaviors and using other terms such as “problematic use” to describe them. We
recommend that problematic technology use is to be studied in its sociocultural context with an increased focus on its
compensatory functions, motivations, and gratifications. |
Publication date:
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2018 |
Subject(s):
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Telèfons intel·ligents Addicció Addicció a Internet |
Rights:
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Pages:
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8 p. |
Document type:
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Article Article - Published version |
DOI:
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10.1556/2006.7.2018.49
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Published by:
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Akadémiai Kiadó
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Publish at:
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Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 2018, Vol. 7, Núm. 2
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