Author: Egamberdiyev, Azizbek; Foziljonova, Durdona; Karimova, Nazokat

Annotation: This article examines the trends in smartphone use among students based on empirical research. According to it, analyzes data from the StayFree app on smartphone usage by eight students over a 24-hour period. The analysis examines the total time each student spent on their smartphones and its proportion relative to a full day. It also explores instances of smartphone use during class time to assess students' level of device dependency. Furthermore, the negative effects of excessive screen time on health (eye health, sleep quality), mental well-being (anxiety, depression), and social life (interaction with friends, attention span) are discussed based on recent scientific studies. Finally, the results are visually presented through infographics and charts.

Keywords: Smartphone usage, StayFree app, screen time, digital addiction, mental health, social interactions.

Pages in journal: 199 - 206