What the Smartphone Addiction Debate Tells Us About Adolescent Smartphone Use
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jssh.2024.06(07).21Keywords:
Smartphone addiction, AdolescentsAbstract
This paper delves into the intricate mechanisms underlying smartphone addiction, meticulously examining its multifaceted impacts on adolescents. Specifically, it discusses three pivotal aspects: the detrimental consequences smartphones inflict upon adolescent development, the ongoing discourse surrounding smartphone addiction, and the profound insights garnered from this debate. Furthermore, the paper offers pragmatic recommendations aimed at guiding adolescents towards responsible smartphone usage.
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