Smartphone addiction is more prevalent among men and parents with many children, China study says


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Research looks at Beijing residents in various age groups with differing educational backgrounds and income Smartphone addiction is defined as phone use that is stressful, sometimes leading to anxiety and depression Researchers look at residents in Beijing to study smartphone addiction, often defined as stressful phone use that leads to anxiety and depression. Addiction is an age old problem, but having trouble peeling yourself away from your smartphone is a uniquely 21st century headache. And it turns out that just how badly a person is hooked on their mobile devices could be related to sex, income and education. Male Beijingers...