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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Public Health

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  • Mobile phone overuse is linked to dependence and dangerous behaviors.
  • The Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPU-Q) has measured this for over a decade.
  • Rapid technological advancements necessitate updated assessment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate an updated version of the PMPU-Q (PMPU-Q-R) for contemporary smartphone use.
  • To investigate current patterns of problematic and addictive smartphone engagement.
  • To refine theoretical understanding of mobile phone overuse in the digital age.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods convergent design was utilized.
  • A psychometric survey of 512 participants was conducted.
  • Qualitative focus groups with 21 participants explored user experiences.

Main Results:

  • The PMPU-Q-R demonstrated an updated factor structure.
  • New factors include smartphone dependence, dangerous driving, and antisocial use.
  • Results highlight the indispensability of smartphones in daily life.

Conclusions:

  • The PMPU-Q-R effectively captures modern problematic smartphone use.
  • Understanding smartphone use while driving and in social contexts is crucial.
  • Theories must adapt to the ubiquitous nature of smartphones.