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A study on smartphone dependence and depression in Korean high school students
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Honam University, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Medicine
|March 24, 2023
Summary
Smartphone addiction is linked to depression in Korean high school students. Excessive use correlates with concentration issues, health concerns, and social problems, highlighting the need for management programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Smartphone addiction is a growing concern among adolescents.
- Understanding its impact on mental health is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between smartphone addiction and depression in Korean high school students.
- To identify specific aspects of smartphone use associated with depressive symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 10th Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (2020).
- Analyzed data from 25,987 high school students.
- Employed correlation analysis to determine relationships between smartphone dependence and depression indicators.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations found between smartphone addiction and depression (P < .01).
- Difficulties in concentration, intrusive thoughts, and impulse control were linked to higher depression levels.
- Smartphone use was associated with health concerns, family conflicts, social relation problems, and task performance difficulties.
Conclusions:
- A clear relationship exists between smartphone usage patterns and depression among Korean adolescents.
- Findings support the development of targeted smartphone usage guidelines for depression management programs in teenagers.
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