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- The research investigates the connection between Emotion Dysregulation (ED) and Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU), emphasizing the need for deeper understanding due to their rising prevalence.
- A systematic review analyzed 21 studies, finding a significant moderate positive correlation between ED and PSU, particularly in younger individuals.
- The study calls for more research to explore the underlying mechanisms linking ED and PSU to develop targeted interventions for both issues.
Article Abstract
Emotion Dysregulation (ED) and Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) are two rising global issues requiring further understanding on how they are linked. This paper aims to summarize the evidence pertaining to this relationship. Five databases were systematically searched for published literature from inception until 29 March 2021 using appropriate search strategies. Each study was screened for eligibility based on the set criteria, assessed for its quality and its level of evidence was determined. The Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software program (CMA) was employed to run further analyses of the data. Twenty-one studies were included in the systematic review. Nine studies with extractable data for meta-analysis had high across-studies heterogeneity, hence subgroup analyses were performed that confirmed a significant moderate positive correlation between ED and PSU (pooled correlation coefficient, r = 0.416 (four studies, = 1462) and r = 0.42 (three studies, = 899), respectively) and a weak positive correlation between "expressive suppression" and PSU (pooled correlation coefficient, r = 0.14 (two studies, = 608)). Meta-regression analysis showed a stronger correlation between ED and PSU (R = 1.0, = 0.0006) in the younger age group. Further studies to establish and explore the mechanisms that contribute towards the positive link between ED and PSU are required to guide in the planning of targeted interventions in addressing both issues.
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