A Critical Analysis of Smartphone Use and Mental Health Problems among Adolescents

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Zeyu Lu
Basis International School Hangzhou, Hangzhou, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70267/ijassr.260302.3339

Keywords

smartphone use, mental health, intervention, adolescents

Abstract

Excessive smartphone use by adolescents is raising concerns due to negative effects on adolescents’ mental health, even though smartphones, to some extent, bring advantages to their educational needs. Within this context, this study aims to analyze underlying reasons and potential risks of excess smartphone use, then propose appropriate interventions. Drawing on existing empirical and theoretical literature, this paper explored two reasons including rational adaptation for educational needs and the digital manipulation from platforms, and suggested potential interventions from family, school, and individual levels. This paper provides theoretical insights and practical implications for parents, educators, and mental health practitioners, and related stakeholders seeking to mitigate the negative psychological impacts of smartphone overuse among adolescents.

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Mar 13, 2026
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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)
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Lu, Z. (2026). A Critical Analysis of Smartphone Use and Mental Health Problems among Adolescents. International Journal of Asian Social Science Research , 3(2), 33-39. https://doi.org/10.70267/ijassr.260302.3339