Behavioral dynamics of depression and social anxiety in relation to smartphone addiction

Abstract

Despite the relevance of smartphone use disorder, only limited research has been conducted on this topic. Using and replicating data from Forrester, Insights West & iamota, KDM Engineering, MarketingCharts, Pew Research Center, and YouGov, we performed analyses and made estimates regarding behavioral dynamics of depression and social anxiety in relation to smartphone addiction. The results of a study based on data collected from 3,800 respondents provide support for our research model. Using the structural equation modeling, we gathered and analyzed data through a self-administrated questionnaire.