Relationship of smartphone use severity with sleep quality, depression, and anxiety in university students

01 Jul 2015Kadir Demirci, MD, Mehmet Akgönül, Süleyman Demirel

The results indicate that depression, anxiety, and sleep quality may be associated with smartphone overuse. Such overuse may lead to depression and/or anxiety, which can in turn result in sleep problems.

Cross-section study
3 effects
319 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Excess use of digital technology  Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Excess use of digital ...
Selfcare

Poor sleep Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Poor sleep
Musculoskeletal system

Low evidence
25.0%

Excess use of digital technology  Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Excess use of digital ...
Selfcare

Depression Brain outcome
Minor increase risk of Depression
Brain system

Moderate evidence
75.0%

Excess use of digital technology  Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Excess use of digital ...
Selfcare

Stress Brain outcome
Minor increase risk of Stress
Brain system

Low evidence
3.0%