Smartphone play takes the fun out of leisure time, study finds

ANXIETY INDUCING: Excessive smartphone use can detract from the enjoyment of leisure time, according to a new study.

Our smartphones supply endless possibilities for entertainment, but a new study shows they can diminish the quality of users' time away from work or school. 

"The high-frequency cell phone user may not have the leisure skills necessary to creatively fill their free time with intrinsically rewarding activities," says Dr Andrew Lepp of Kent State University.