Third of young people show signs of phone addiction regardless of use

Study: More than a third of young adults have symptoms of smartphone addiction, regardless of how much time spent on their phones. — dpa

More than a third of young adults have reported symptoms of smartphone addiction, regardless of the length of time spent on their device each day, a new study has found.

Research from King’s College London revealed that around 39% of people aged 18-30 reported symptoms such as losing control over how long they spend on their phone, distress when they cannot access it, and neglecting other areas of their life.