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February 12, 2026Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives0 citationsOpen Access

Reciprocal associations between smartphone overdependence and anxiety in adolescents: evidence from a nationally representative survey in the Republic of Korea

EPE. H. Park

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the relationship between smartphone overdependence and anxiety among adolescents.
  • Conducted a nationally representative survey in the Republic of Korea
  • Assessed levels of smartphone overdependence and anxiety among adolescents
  • Utilized integrated approaches to analyze the relationships
  • Found strong associations between smartphone overdependence and anxiety
  • Indicated that addressing both digital behavior and mental health may reduce psychological distress
  • Suggested that public health screenings should consider both smartphone use and anxiety

Abstract

SOD and anxiety were strongly associated with each other among adolescents. Integrated approaches addressing both digital behavior and mental health may help inform strategies to reduce psychological distress. Public health strategies may benefit from considering both aspects when screening for problematic smartphone use and anxiety.

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E. H. Park (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698d6e5a5be6419ac0d5402dhttps://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2025.0510
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