Cross-sectional study shows smartphone addiction correlates with suicidal ideation and self-injury in college students, highlighting self-concealment's mediating role.
Key Points
Smartphone addiction is linked to increased suicidal ideation and nonsuicidal self-injury among college students.
Significant correlations found: smartphone addiction shows a strong relationship with self-concealment and both self-injury metrics.
The research employed a cross-sectional design with a sample of 140 college students aged 18–25 using convenience sampling.
These findings reveal important implications for mental health interventions targeting smartphone addiction and self-concealment.