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The Relationship between Emotion Regulation (ER) and Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU): A Systematic Review and
Siti Hajar Shahidin1,2, Marhani Midin1, Hatta Sidi1
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 11, 2022
Summary
Emotion Dysregulation (ED) is moderately positively correlated with Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU). This link is stronger in younger individuals, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Emotion Dysregulation (ED) and Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) are significant global concerns.
- Understanding the relationship between ED and PSU is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Approach:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies published until March 2021.
- Data synthesized using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software.
- Subgroup and meta-regression analyses performed due to heterogeneity.
Key Points:
- A significant moderate positive correlation exists between ED and PSU (r = 0.416).
- A weak positive correlation was found between expressive suppression and PSU (r = 0.14).
- The correlation between ED and PSU was stronger in younger age groups (R² = 1.0, p = 0.0006).
Conclusions:
- A clear positive association between ED and PSU is supported by current evidence.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
- Findings can inform the development of targeted interventions for ED and PSU.
Keywords:
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