Obsessive-compulsive disorder and smartphone addiction among public sector employees in Iran

OCD was associated with a higher likelihood of smartphone addiction and several dimensions of problematic smartphone use. These findings highlight the relevance of psychiatric disorders in shaping digital behavior and may inform interventions targeting mental health in the workplace. Given the cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported data, causality cannot be inferred and reporting bias may exist. Future studies incorporating objective usage measures and considering additional psychological factors (e.g., stress, impulsivity) are warranted.