Addictive use of smartphone, depression and anxiety among female undergraduates in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Purpose This study examined the prevalence and relationship between addictive use of smartphones and symptoms of depression and anxiety among female undergraduates. Design/methodology/approach Standardized scales were used to measure the addictive use of smartphones, depression and anxiety among 398 female students (mean age 21.75 years, SD = 2.67) at two large higher institutions in southwest Nigeria and were opportunely sampled. Two hypotheses...