ArticlePsychology in Russia : state of the art2025
Perceived Stress and Smartphone Application-Based Addiction Among Chinese Young Adults: The Mediating Role of Psychological Distress and the Moderating Role of Self-Control.
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Background: Previous research has established the significant role of perceived stress in contributing to Smartphone addiction, but the specific effects and mechanisms through which perceived stress influences smartphone application-based addiction (SABA) among young adults remain insufficiently understood. Objective: This study investigates the relationship between perceived stress and the smartphone application-based addiction (SABA) in emerging adulthood, focusing on the mediating role of psychological distress and the moderating role of self-control. Design: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1.911 young adults in Southwest China, utilizing the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4), the Smartphone Application-Based Addiction Scale (SABA), the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), and the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS). Results: Perceived stress positively predicted psychological distress (β = .47, Conclusion: Our findings reveal a positive correlation between perceived stress and SABA, with psychological distress serving as a mediator. The impact of perceived stress on SABA is more signiicant among individuals with lower self-control, indicating that targeted interventions for these groups may be particularly beneicial.
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