(Madrid) — A new study shows gender is a large factor in excessive and problematic smartphone use.
The study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 showed that young females are more likely to experience high social anxiety. Another finding revealed gender is tied to the amount of time spent using smartphones and the fear of being judged negatively by others online. The study was comprised of 400 young adults.
The lead investigator said the results point to a significant difference between genders with females more likely to face mental health issues while using smartphones.
