Physical activity is a significant negative predictor of among college students (β = -0.038, p < 0.001).
Increased physical activity is associated with lower levels of smartphone addiction.
negatively predicts smartphone addiction, suggesting that individuals with higher self-control may use smartphones less excessively.
is also a negative predictor of smartphone addiction, indicating that higher stress levels could lead to increased smartphone use.
Self-control mediates the relationship between physical activity and smartphone addiction, implying that engaging in physical activity may enhance self-control.
Stress perception mediates the relationship between physical activity and smartphone addiction, suggesting that physical activity could help manage stress levels.
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PURPOSE: With the advancement of technology and widespread smartphone use, addiction to these devices has escalated, particularly among college students. This issue transcends mere habit, impacting physical, psychological, and social well-being. Prolonged screen exposure and excessive app engagement contribute to vision and hearing deterioration, alongside heightened psychological stress and diminished social skills. The dual-process theory offers a unique lens to explore the intricate dynamics of . Incorporating physical activity as a healthy lifestyle choice can bolster and mitigate the allure of smartphones by enhancing physical engagement.
METHODS: A total of 559 college students from two universities, Wuhan University of Science and Technology and Central China Normal University, were surveyed using the Physical Activity Scale, Scale, self-control Scale, and smartphone Addiction Burnout Scale. The questionnaire was statistically analyzed using SPSS 27.0 statistical analysis software. Correlation analysis, regression analysis, and mediation model were used to evaluate the relationships among physical activity, self-control, stress perception, and smartphone addiction among college students.
RESULTS: Physical activity was a significant negative predictor of smartphone addiction among college students(β = -0.038, p < 0.001), and with the addition of the intermediate variables (self-control and stress perception), physical activity remained a significant negative predictor of smartphone addiction among college students (β = -0.017,p < 0.01).
CONCLUSION: Physical activity and self-control negatively predicted smartphone addiction, and stress perception was a negative predictor of smartphone addiction;self-control mediates in physical activity and smartphone addiction;stress perception mediates physical activity and smartphone addiction;self-control and stress perception play a chain mediating role in physical activity and smartphone addiction.
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Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: All methods were performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations. The study protocol was approved by the ethics committee of Wuhan University of Science and Technology School of Physical Education and Sport. Before formal investigation and testing, the researchers received the informed consent of the subjects involved in this study. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
