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Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Youth: A Critical Analysis.

Author(s) NITIN BAJPAI, PRATIBHA YADAV
Country India
Abstract The services and applications provided by smartphones are increasingly causing addiction among youth. The vast content available on smart phones-entertainment options, various apps, social media platforms like Face book, Instagram, YouTube, gaming, OTT platforms, internet surfing, audio-video calling, exciting messaging platforms such as whatsapp and Telegram, net banking, digital transactions, camera, selfies, audio-video recording, shopping platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Olx, educational apps, ticket booking apps, AI applications, and countless others—are now necessities for people of all age groups, from children to the elderly. Among these, the youth are the most active users. For many young people, smart phones have become a status symbol and a tool for personal security. Today's smartphones replaced many items such as the clock, calculator, camera, torch, paper, radio, VCR, record player, postcard, inland letters, handwritten letters, and diaries. After consuming all these objects, the smartphones now begun consuming human beings-specifically their time, eyesight, hearing abilities, mental peace, mutual love, social relationships, physical and mental health, sleep, and even their relationships. In extreme cases, smart phones have been linked to road accidents, suicides, and conditions like virtual autism. Smart phones are now so "smart" that people, especially youth, are unable to live without them. They are becoming addicted and falling victim to a kind of "sweet poison." Findings from psychological and medical research point toward serious dangers. While smart phones are making aspects of life easier, their excessive use is giving rise to numerous physical, mental, and social problems, with consequences that can be extremely harmful. This research paper aims to identify the symptoms of Smartphone addiction based on facts obtained from various studies and sources, analyze the causes of addiction and its harmful consequences, and raise awareness among youth about Smartphone addiction. The paper also seeks to educate them on smart and balanced usage so that they can use smart phones effectively for personal growth, avoid the negative impact on their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being, and eventually overcome the addiction.
Keywords Youth, Smartphone, Smartphone Addiction
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025
Published On 2025-04-18
Cite This Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Youth: A Critical Analysis. - NITIN BAJPAI, PRATIBHA YADAV - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025. DOI 10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.3730
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.3730
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9gdtp
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