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Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology

Document Type

Article

Publication/Presentation Date

2026

Abstract/Description

The present study examined how patterns of smartphone use relate to mental health and personality variables. Ninety-four individuals reported information from their iPhones on pick-ups and screen time, as well as completing a measure of depression, anxiety and stress, and a short personality test. Higher numbers of iPhone pick-ups related to lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, but also to lower levels of emotional stability. Greater phone usage may correlate with mental health concerns but also raises new questions about how smart phone use patterns might help to lessen feelings of anxiety, depression or stress in users. This study also provides support for the use of iPhone usage information, collected by the phone itself, as a tool for research.

Additional Information

This is a paper (unpublished) that was written to support an earlier conference presentation.  

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