Association between smartphone addiction, suicidal ideation and suicide attempt: a systematic review
Yufeng Li, Jiang Li, Yang Song, Liping Cui, Jinxia Zhan, Xiaohong Sun, Wei Wang, Ping Pan, Nannan Li, Lin Song, Xiaoyu Sui, Fangyuan Wang, Yongling Chen · 2026
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Li and a large team systematically reviewed whether smartphone addiction is linked to suicidal thoughts and attempts. Searching four databases through August 2025, they found eleven cross-sectional studies, nine from South Korea, and graded their quality with a standard scale. Most studies were rated high quality.
Every population studied, from adolescents to young adults, showed significantly higher suicidal ideation among addicted users. The link followed a dose-response pattern, with high-risk users carrying the greatest odds, and attempts were also elevated in high-risk groups. Stress and long daily use strengthened the association. The authors argue problematic phone use belongs in suicide prevention planning, while noting all evidence is cross-sectional.
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| CREATOR | Yufeng Li, Jiang Li, Yang Song, Liping Cui, Jinxia Zhan, Xiaohong Sun, Wei Wang, Ping Pan, Nannan Li, Lin Song, Xiaoyu Sui, Fangyuan Wang, Yongling Chen |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |