Mobile Phone Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Review of Usage Patterns, Self-Esteem, Academic Performance, and Intervention Strategies

Sirisa Karki; Jaya Prasad Singh

Sirisa Karki Department of Pharmacology, Tribhuvan University, Chitwan Medical College, Chitwan, Nepal
Jaya Prasad Singh School of Public Health, Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal

Keywords: Smartphone, Mobile Phone, Self Esteem, Addiction, Adolescents, Interventions

Abstract

Every technological advancement offers both benefits and potential drawbacks. Mobile phones are a prominent example of a technology that has become an integral part of everyday life. Although mobile phones have been used for many years, increasing concern has recently emerged regarding their effects on society, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Excessive or problematic smartphone use may be described as a psychological state in which persistent and uncontrolled use of mobile devices affects an individual's mental and emotional well-being and interferes with academic, occupational, and social functioning.

Several studies have investigated the effects of smartphone use among adolescents and young adults, with particular attention to the psychological and physiological changes associated with excessive usage. Researchers have employed a variety of behavioural, psychological, and physiological variables, along with different assessment methods and intervention strategies, to understand the consequences of smartphone use and identify effective approaches for reducing problematic behaviours. Therefore, this review aims to examine the major effects associated with excessive smartphone use among adolescents and young adults and to summarize the effectiveness of various interventions designed to minimize these effects and promote healthier patterns of mobile phone use.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2349.2880.202614

How to cite this article:
Karki S, Singh J P. Mobile Phone Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Review of Usage Patterns, Self-Esteem, Academic Performance, and Intervention Strategies. Ind J Youth Adol Health. 2026;13(3):30-36.

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