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‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction


Jay Olson, a post-doctoral researcher in the University of Toronto’s psychology department, led a 2023 global study that surveyed more than 50,000 people about their smartphone habits. He said it’s an emerging problem.

Published: June 08, 2025 at 8:10AM EDT Anita Hagh, a post-doctoral researcher at Montreal's McGill University, is seen in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Anita Hagh

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