Short, Animated Storytelling (SAS) Videos to Reduce Smartphone Addiction in the US
Short, Animated Storytelling Videos to Reduce Smartphone Addiction in the US: Protocol for an Online, Randomized Controlled Trial
Stanford University
6,000 participants
Feb 9, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study will test the effect of exposure to short, animated storytelling videos on participants' perceived risk of smartphone overuse immediately after exposure, two weeks later and four weeks later.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- English Speaking
- Own a Smartphone
- Live in the US
Exclusion Criteria1
- None
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Interventions
The short animated videos (approximately 2 minutes each) draw attention to the dangers of smartphone addiction.
A short fact sheet presenting written information and statistics about smartphone usage.
Locations(1)
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NCT06979856