Mindfulness and Smartphone Addiction: An SLR on Positive Psychological Interventions in Adolescents

Abstract

Smartphone addiction among adolescents has emerged as a significant psychological concern in the digital era, marked
by compulsive smartphone use, emotional dysregulation, and increased anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.
Adolescents are particuraly vulnerable due to the critical stage of their social-emotional development and their hight
exposure to digital devices. This literature review aims to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions
in reducing the psychological impact of smartphone addiction among adolescents. Ten relevant studies were reviewed
and synthesized based on the type of interventions, target outcome, and application context. The results indicate that
mindfulness-through approaches such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), school-based mindfulness
training, and self-awareness education can effectively reduce stress, improve emotional regulations, and minimize
problematic smartphone use. The interventions were found to be applicable in both clinical and educational setting. In
conclusion, mindfulness represents a promising strategy within the field of positive psychology to address smartphone
addiction and to support adolescent mental health in an increasingly digital environment.