The Overlap Between Problematic Smartphone Use and Problematic Social Media Use: a Systematic Review

Abstract Purpose of Review Over the last decade, problematic smartphone use (PSU) and social media (PSMU) have emerged as new potential behaviours. Several studies suggested that smartphones are predominantly used for purposes (i.e., using messaging apps networking sites). The aim current article is to provide a systematic review extant literature has explicitly analysed association between PSU PSMU in order examine study characteristics terms samples effect sizes associations reported. This based on ongoing debate about whether can be considered medium one or more activities, including PSMU. Recent Findings Existing evidence suggests large across 13 included, with largest correlations observed WhatsApp general Overall, reviewed results suggest partial overlap two Summary overlapped mostly because common media, especially concerning instant like WhatsApp. Moreover, should preferentially studied focus specific types rather than holistic phenomenon.