Understanding smartphone use patterns in higher education: A latent class approach to behavioral and health risk typologies

While both groups of undergraduate students could benefit from awareness and training programs, interventions could be differentiated and designed to mitigate the risks associated with problematic smartphone use. These findings provide evidence for higher education institutions and health professionals in the development of programs aimed at promoting digital well-being among university students.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-12-02
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0337918
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Understanding smartphone use patterns in higher education: A latent class approach to behavioral and health risk typologies

Ramón Ventura Roque Hernández, Rolando Salazar Hernández, Adán López Mendoza
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Understanding smartphone use patterns in higher education: A latent class approach to behavioral and health risk typologies

Ramón Ventura Roque Hernández, Rolando Salazar Hernández, Adán López Mendoza
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While both groups of undergraduate students could benefit from awareness and training programs, interventions could be differentiated and designed to mitigate the risks associated with problematic smartphone use. These findings provide evidence for higher education institutions and health professionals in the development of programs aimed at promoting digital well-being among university students.

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