Patterns of smartphone dependence and predictive factors in Chinese college freshmen: a latent profile analysis

There is heterogeneity in smartphone dependency among college freshmen, those experiencing suicidal ideation exhibit increased sensitivity to smartphone dependency, those encountering negative life events are more prone to smartphone dependency, while psychological resilience acts as a protective factor against smartphone dependency among college freshmen. These insights not only enhance our understanding of the characteristics of smartphone dependency among college freshmen, but also provide a scientific basis for psychological health education and personalized interventions.