{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: The effect of smartphone addiction on adolescent health: the moderating effect of leisure physical activities.
{Author}: Zhang R;Jiang Q;Cheng M;Rhim YT;
{Journal}: Psicol Reflex Crit
{Volume}: 37
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Jun 27
{Factor}: 1.7
{DOI}: 10.1186/s41155-024-00308-z
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Smartphone addiction is a growing concern, especially among adolescents, due to its negative impact on health. This study examines how leisure physical activity influence this relationship.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>This study aimed to investigate the relationship between smartphone addiction and adolescent health, examining the mediating role of loneliness and the moderating effect of leisure physical activity.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A survey of 1271 Chinese university students was conducted using the PAPS Health and Fitness Scale, Smartphone Addiction Scale, and Leisure Time Exercise Scale.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Smartphone addiction negatively affects adolescent health. Loneliness mediates this relationship, while leisure physical activity moderates it. High levels of physical activity reduce the negative impact of loneliness on health (bsimple = -0.49, P < 0.001), whereas low levels enhance this impact (bsimple = -0.21, P < 0.001).<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>These research have practical implications for preventing and reducing smartphone addiction and offer a theoretical foundation for promoting healthier lifestyles among adolescents.