ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Physical Exercise Decreases the Mobile Phone Dependence of University Students in China: The Mediating Role of Self-Control.
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- The impact of physical exercise on adolescents' mobile phone dependency: the serial mediating role of self-esteem and depression.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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- The relationship between physical activity and short video addiction among college students: mediating effects of self-control and social anxiety.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Relationship between soccer physical activity enjoyment and internet addiction among adolescents: the chain mediating effect of emotional self-efficacy and athlete participation.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to explore the relationship between physical exercise (PE) and mobile phone dependence (MPD) in Chinese university students and verify the potential role of self-control (SC) in mediating the decrease of MPD by PE. Through the quota sampling, 608 students that complied with the requirements were surveyed from 10 universities in China. PE, MPD, and SC were assessed using standard scales. For data analysis, t-tests, correlation analysis, hierarchical regression, and regression analysis were carried out in turn. The results showed significant gender differences in PE, MPD, and SC. For male students, the level of PE and score of SC were higher than those in females, yet the MPD score was lower. PE and SC were negatively related to MPD (
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