Tag: smartphones

Study suggests using a mobile phone while browsing the shelves may make shoppers buy more

From the Springer press release: In-store mobile phone use that is unrelated to shopping may be associated with an increase in unplanned purchases, according to a study published in the Journal… Read more »

Study of patterns of compulsive smartphone use suggests how to kick the habit

From the University of Washington press release: Everywhere you look, people are looking at screens. In the decade since smartphones have become ubiquitous, we now have a feeling almost as… Read more »

Study looks at when sexting is associated with psychological distress among young adults

From the Genetic Engineering News press release: While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not always be associated with poorer mental health, being coerced to do so and receiving… Read more »

Study suggests screen time — even before bed — has little impact on teen well-being

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Data from more than 17,000 teenagers show little evidence of a relationship between screen time and well-being in adolescents. The study, published… Read more »

Smartphones help researcher better understand the nature of depression and anxiety

From the University at Buffalo press release: Decades of research into anxiety and depression have resulted in the development of models that help explain the causes and dimensions of the… Read more »

Study suggests adoption of mobile payment shifts consumer spending patterns, habits

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Paying for a cup of coffee with a smartphone instead of a credit card is gaining prominence among consumers — and… Read more »

Study suggests consumers choose smartphones mostly because of their appearance

From the University of Seville press release: What motivates a customer to choose a particular model of mobile phone? Experts from the University of Seville, in collaboration with the Catholic… Read more »