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‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction
- In 2023, post-doctoral researcher Jay Olson led a global study surveying over 50,000 people about smartphone habits and problematic use.
- The rise of smartphones since around 2009 and their optimization to capture attention have contributed to emerging patterns of problematic smartphone use.
- Experts note that problematic use affects daily life, disrupts family time, and is linked to online bullying and mental health decline among young adults.
- Olson emphasized that these platforms are designed to hold users’ focus intensely, which can lead to addictive behaviors, underscoring the need for stronger government regulations.
- The findings suggest governments should implement age limits on social media, with cellphone bans in schools seen as a positive first step to address this growing issue.
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Even adults are addicted to it. The risk that kids aren't just about bans.
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‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction
Jay Olson, a post-doctoral researcher in the University of Toronto’s psychology department, led a 2023 global study that surveyed more than 50,000 people about their smartphone habits. He said it’s an emerging problem.
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