Problematic smartphone use
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: App-based acquisition of daily smartphone use behaviour over 6 weeks with accompanying assessment of the manifestation of problematic smartphone use behaviour.
Sponsors
Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit - ZI
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy test persons
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Psychiatric Axis I- disorder currently requiring treatment or requiring treatment during the last 12 months. Disorder (DSM-IV / ICD-10 using SKID I): Substance dependence (F1x.2) except nicotine (F17.2), schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorder (F20 - F29), manic episode (F31.X); Deafness or blindness; Poor German language skills.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The extent of problematic smartphone use behaviour measured by two validated questionnaires, the Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Version (SAS-SV, 10 questions) and the Smartphone Addiction Inventory (SPAI, 26 questions). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Quality of life (WHOQOL) - Depressiveness (BDI-II) - Mindfulness (FFA) - Daily smartphone use (number of app views, time spent in apps, cumulative in various app categories) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactPatrick Bach
Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit Klinik für Abhängiges Verhalten und Suchtmedizin
Outcome results
None listed