The Impact of Excessive Smartphone Use on Social Health: A Literature Review

Authors

  • Shokeen Research Scholar, Department of Sociology, D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University Nainital https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8220-8312
  • Dr. Priyanka Neeraj Ruwali Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University Nainital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2024.v11n2.002

Keywords:

Excessive smartphone use, social health, social isolation, Addiction, Fear of missing out, Strategies, Face-to-face communication

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on the impact of excessive smartphone use on social health. With the growing popularity of smartphones, there has been an increasing concern about the impact of excessive smartphone use on social health. This review examines the factors contributing to excessive smartphone use, the impact of excessive smartphone uses on social health, and strategies for managing smartphone use to promote healthy social relationships. The literature review highlights that excessive smartphone use can have negative effects on social health, such as social isolation, decreased face-to-face communication, and increased anxiety and depression. Factors contributing to excessive smartphone use include addiction, fear of missing out, and boredom. However, several strategies can be effective in managing smartphone use, such as setting boundaries, practising mindfulness, and engaging in alternative activities. The paper concludes with implications for future research, including the need for further studies to explore the long-term effects of excessive smartphone use on social health, the effectiveness of different strategies for managing smartphone use, the underlying mechanisms that contribute to excessive smartphone use, and the impact of social media platforms on social health. This review provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in understanding the impact of excessive smartphone use on social health and developing effective strategies for managing smartphone use to promote healthy social relationships.

Author Biographies

Shokeen, Research Scholar, Department of Sociology, D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University Nainital

Shokeen received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts (Sociology) from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand India. He pursuing his Ph.D. Degree in Sociology from Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand India. He also Cleared the Uttarakhand State Eligibility Test (USET-2024) and National Eligibility Test (NET/JRF-2019,2022) in Sociology. His areas of specialization are Research Methods and Classical Sociological thinkers and Theories.

Dr. Priyanka Neeraj Ruwali, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University Nainital

Dr Priyanka N Ruwali M.A., PhD (Sociology) is an Associate Professor at Kumaun University, Nainital. She is an alumnus of Kumaun University. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience at graduate and post-graduate levels. Her area of research is Urban and Migration studies. She has contributed several research papers in leading National and International Journals.

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2024-02-29

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Shokeen, & Ruwali, P. N. (2024). The Impact of Excessive Smartphone Use on Social Health: A Literature Review. RESEARCH HUB International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 11(2), 10–18. https://doi.org/10.53573/rhimrj.2024.v11n2.002