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University of Portsmouth: Study Finds Loneliness and Anxiety Fuel Smartphone and Social Media Addiction in 'Night Owls'
September 19, 2025
PORTSMOUTH, England, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news:

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New study finds loneliness and anxiety fuel smartphone and social media addiction in 'night owls'

Eveningness and mental health issues contribute to problematic technology use among young adults

* 'Night owls' are more prone to developing problematic technology use, such as smartphone and social media addiction. This has a . . .

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