Exploring smartphone usage patterns and perceived dependency: A cross-sectional study in Australia

Smartphones have become indispensable in modern society, serving both everyday life and professional work. While they offer numerous advantages, their excessive use may cause adverse effects. Using a Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT) framework, this descriptive cross-sectional study in Australia...

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Main Authors: Saqib Nawaz, Matthew Mitchell, Tanya Linden, Jahar Bhowmik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:Acta Psychologica
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825004135
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