Fragility of happiness beliefs, fear of happiness and problematic smartphone use: the moderating role of self-focused attention

Key Points

• Fear of happiness significantly correlates with problematic smartphone use, highlighting psychological tensions.
• Participants with higher levels of self-focused attention tend to experience heightened fragility in happiness beliefs.
• Assessment using self-report surveys evaluated the relationships between key psychological factors in diverse individuals.
• This study suggests that addressing fear of happiness may help mitigate negative smartphone habits, with broader mental health implications.