Beyond screen time: analyzing the discrepancy between objective and perceived smartphone usage in adolescents
Lorenzo Stacchio
IntroductionIn recent years, smartphones have become crucial tools in the daily lives of adolescents, offering opportunities but also raising concerns regarding Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU). While intensive use is often assumed to drive dysfunction, the relationship between actual usage, perceived usage, and PSU remains debated. This study analyzes smartphone usage patterns among Italian high school students to investigate the discrepancy between subjective perception and objective behavior.