A meta-analysis on the association between self-esteem and problematic smartphone use

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Highlights：

• A meta-analysis on the relationship between self-esteem and Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) levels was conducted.

• The effect sizes indicate robust associations between self-esteem and PSU.

• Age, gender and geographical area did not moderate the association.

• Self-esteem should be employed as a relevant dimension in prevention and treatment of PSU.

摘要

•A meta-analysis on the relationship between self-esteem and Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) levels was conducted.•The effect sizes indicate robust associations between self-esteem and PSU.•Age, gender and geographical area did not moderate the association.•Self-esteem should be employed as a relevant dimension in prevention and treatment of PSU.

论文关键词：Meta-analysis,Mobile addiction,Mobile problematic use,Problematic smartphone use,Self-esteem,Systematic review,Smartphone addiction

论文评审过程：Received 2 December 2021, Revised 13 April 2022, Accepted 20 April 2022, Available online 9 May 2022, Version of Record 12 May 2022.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107302