Authors : Divisha Rastogi

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr2146

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Abstract : The present study examined the relationship between personality traits, dissociative experiences, and smartphone addiction among young adults. A correlational research design was employed using standardized measures, including the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), Problematic Use of Mobile Phone Scale (PUMP), and NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI). Results indicated that age was weakly negatively correlated with smartphone addiction, suggesting higher vulnerability among younger individuals (18-29 years). The dissociative experiences of absorption and overall dissociation showed significant positive correlations with smartphone addiction. The Personality traits that were associated with dissociation were neuroticism showing a positive relationship and agreeableness showing a negative relationship. However, personality traits demonstrated minimal direct association with smartphone addiction. The findings are suggestive that the cognitive–emotional vulnerabilities, particularly dissociative tendencies such as absorption, play a more significant role in smartphone addiction than personality traits. The study highlights the importance of psychological processes underlying addictive smartphone use.

Keywords : Smartphone Addiction, Personality Traits, Young Adults.

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