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Associations of Problematic Smartphone Use and Smartphone Screen Time With Eating Disorder Psychopathology in
Johanna Keeler1,2, Laura Conde Ludtke3, Qingyu Yang3
1Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders, Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, 16 De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AF, United Kingdom, +44 (0)207 848 0071.
JMIR Mental Health
|March 11, 2026
Summary
Problematic smartphone use (PSU) and high screen time are linked to eating disorder (ED) symptoms and body dissatisfaction in young people. More research is needed in clinical groups to understand this association fully.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Problematic smartphone use (PSU) is prevalent, especially among youth, and linked to poor mental health.
- Emerging evidence suggests a connection between smartphone usage patterns and eating disorders (ED).
Conclusions:
- PSU and increased screen time are associated with higher ED symptoms and body dissatisfaction in nonclinical populations.
- Findings are limited to nonclinical groups due to a lack of studies in clinical populations.
- Longitudinal research in clinical settings is recommended to clarify the impact of PSU on ED risk and severity.
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