A Review of Multidimensional Studies on The Influencing Factors of Smartphone Dependence among University Students

This study explores the influencing factors of smartphone dependence from four aspects: Individual factors, personal traits factors, psychological factors, and external environmental factors. It is found that: (1) In the study of individual factors, demographics is one of the research focuses. Gender and age are important demographic factors that affect smartphone dependence; (2) Personality traits are another major focus, and different personality dimensions can have different effects on smartphone dependence; (3)In terms of psychological factors, loneliness, anxiety and depression can positively predict individual smartphone dependence; (4) Family and university environment are considered two of the important external factors. It is concluded that more influencing factors of smartphone dependence within a larger social environment framework should be explored in the future research.