Researchers studied the connection between smartphone addiction and well-being in Chinese university students. They found that smartphone addiction negatively impacts well-being by increasing loneliness. This suggests that smartphone-related policies should focus on reducing addiction to improve students’ well-being. Loneliness, exacerbated by excessive smartphone use, can weaken offline relationships over time. The study included 1,527 students and found a significant association between smartphone addiction, loneliness, and reduced well-being. Beyond direct effects, smartphone addiction influences well-being through loneliness. The findings suggest the need to address smartphone addiction and improve support networks to reduce loneliness and isolation among students.
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Smartphone addiction fuels loneliness and reduces well-being, study finds
