Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
36. FOMO and Smartphone Use
36. FOMO and Smartphone Use
36. FOMO and Smartphone Use
Monday 15th January 2024
Drs. Keenan and Del Tredici discuss emotional triggers like FOMO in smartphone addiction and insights from national addiction surveys.
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Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
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Episode Overview
- Exploring the emotional dysregulation factors associated with problematic smartphone use and the mediating role of fear of missing out
- Insights from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and Rite Aid's bankruptcy
- Discussion on the implications for impulse control interventions and defining problematic smartphone use
- Study on the association between emotional dysregulation, FOMO, and problematic smartphone use in undergraduate students
- Considerations for potential clinical applications and the impact of the survivorship concept
I think some of our generation's brightest minds and psychologists, you know, child development experts, really, really smart people, you know, interface design experts have all gone into making these products as compelling as possible, you know, and there's a reason it's hard to resist. People who are much smarter than you and I have designed them purposely to make them hard to put down.
Ever wondered why you can't put your phone down? In this episode of the 'Addiction Medicine Journal Club', Dr. John Keenan and Dr. Sonya Del Tredici dive into the emotional rollercoaster behind problematic smartphone use. They break down a fascinating study by Christiane Arrivillaga and colleagues, which links emotional dysregulation and the fear of missing out (FOMO) to smartphone addiction.
This isn't just about scrolling through social media; it's about understanding the deeper emotional triggers that keep us glued to our screens. The doctors also share insights from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, shedding light on broader addiction trends, and discuss the recent Rite Aid bankruptcy in the context of opioid lawsuits.
Whether you're struggling with your own screen time or curious about the latest addiction research, this episode offers a mix of scientific insights and practical advice. Tune in for a deep dive into the emotional aspects of smartphone use and what it means for addiction medicine.