Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale for British Adolescents

López-Fernández, Olatz; Honrubia-Serrano, Luisa; Freixa-Blanxart, Montserrat; Gibson, Will

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“…Both of these studies were conducted in Taiwan and examined self-harm behaviours and GIA in relatively large samples. However, data were collected some years ago, as H.-C. Liu et al (2017) (Kuss, 2017), and is an intrinsic part of young people's lives which reinforces the self (Lopez-Fernandez et al, 2014). The significant association indicates a need of clinical attention, early intervention and further research into the generalisability of the results.…”

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Internet addictions outside of Europe: A systematic literature review

Kuss

Kristensen

López-Fernández

2021

Computers in Human Behavior

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Internet addictions outside of Europe: A systematic literature review

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Kristensen

López-Fernández

2021

Computers in Human Behavior

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“…The term PSU describes a complex pattern of smartphone-related behaviours, characteristic of addictive-like symptoms (i.e., repetitive use of the smartphone known to be counterproductive to health; Lopez-Fernandez et al, 2014). PSU has been associated with psychopathologies such as depression (Thomée et al, 2011), stress (Jeong et al, 2016), poor sleep quality (Woods & Scott, 2016), social anxiety (Reid & Reid, 2007), and low-self-esteem (Ha et al, 2008;Woods & Scott).…”

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Individual differences in self-esteem and social anxiety predict problem smartphone use in adolescents

Edwards

Taylor

Vaughan

2022

School Psychology International

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Smartphones have many characteristics that make them attractive to adolescents. Recent work, however, has established a link between smartphone-related problems and self-esteem (self-worth) and social anxiety (fear of social relations). To date, little is known about the characteristics underpinning these relationships in combination. Driven by theory, the present study examined the association between self-esteem, social anxiety, and nomophobia (fear of being without access to a smartphone) and problem smartphone use (PSU) in a sample of early adolescents ( N = 254). Self-esteem (Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale), social anxiety (Social Avoidance and Distress Scale) and their combined contribution (self-esteem × social anxiety) served as predictor variables of nomophobia (Nomophobia Questionnaire) and PSU (Mobile Phone Problem Usage Scale – Adolescent version) in separate moderated regression analyses. We found that lower self-esteem was associated with higher nomophobia and PSU, and that higher self-esteem may be a protective factor in those lower in social anxiety, such that they are not prone to excessive smartphone use. Our findings offer preliminary markers for psychologists addressing the challenges related to excessive smartphone use in this age group.

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“…Coyne, Stockdale and Summers (2019) suggest that for a small group phone use becomes problematic or addictive, characterised by excessive time spent on the phone, interference with social relationships, and difficulty disengaging from the phone. Younger teenagers may be at higher risk of technology and mobile phone addiction (De-Sola Gutiérrez, Fonseca & Rubio, 2016;Lopez-Fernandez et al, 2014). Research has shown excessive use of mobile phones leading to the development of symptoms related to dependence syndrome (Chóliz, 2012;Goswami & Singh, 2016).…”

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Early mobile phone ownership: influencing the wellbeing of girls and boys in Ireland?

Dempsey

Lyons

McCoy

2020

Journal of Children and Media

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Children live in a technology-mediated world, and most young people use a variety of technologies in their daily lives. However, despite intense public discourse, we have little empirical evidence on how technology use impacts on children's development across a number of psycho-social domains. Research that has been conducted tends to be largely small-scale or cross-sectional in nature and most often focused on (young) adults rather than children. Using longitudinal data on one-in-eight Irish children, we use econometric methods to test for associations between early mobile phone ownership and two measures of children's psycho-social development between 9 and 13 years of age. We examine the Piers Harris Self-Concept Scale, reported by children, and the Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ) score, completed by the primary caregiver. We find no generalised associations between early mobile phone ownership and psycho-social outcomes. However, there is evidence that associations differ by gender and across psycho-social sub-domains. We find no robust associations affecting boys, but girls who receive phones earlier fare less well in terms of their behavioural adjustment and academic self-concept scores at 13 years of age, all else being equal. Further research is needed to identify causal mechanisms and explore possible mediating effects of family/social context.

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Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale for British Adolescents

Cited by 4 publications

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Internet addictions outside of Europe: A systematic literature review

Internet addictions outside of Europe: A systematic literature review

Individual differences in self-esteem and social anxiety predict problem smartphone use in adolescents

Early mobile phone ownership: influencing the wellbeing of girls and boys in Ireland?

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