Smartphone Addiction among Japanese Youth Today

Abstract

The evolution of electronic devices entails the widespread use of smartphones, especially among young Japanese. Along with the convenience that smartphones bring, there are such consequences as smartphone addiction which has become a social problem. The article refers to the current situation of smartphone addiction among Japanese youth, which negatively affects several aspects of individuals and society. In that context, Japan has issued some policies and solutions to limit this matter and has initially achieved certain results. The experience of Japan is a good lesson for other countries in Asia, including Vietnam, where cell phone addiction among young people is increasingly alarming.