New perspectives on mobile phone addiction based on network analysis

The results demonstrate significant gender disparities within both the isolated mobile phone addiction symptom network and the comprehensive network that includes psychosocial variables. Strong connections were observed particularly within the withdrawal and social comfort domains, accompanied by gender-specific central symptoms-namely, task-interfering phone use among males and feelings of loneliness among females. These findings contribute to a deeper comprehension of the psychopathological processes associated with mobile phone addiction. Moreover, they identify specific focal points for the formulation of gender-responsive intervention strategies designed to reduce mobile phone addiction.