Physical activity moderated the mediating effect of self-control between bullying victimization and mobile phone addiction among college students.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to investigate the relationship between bullying victimization and mobile phone addiction (MPA) among college students, taking into consideration the mediating role of self-control and the moderating role of physical activity. A self-report survey was administered to college students from 4 universities in Guangxi, Liaoning, and Hunan provinces in China. Participants were asked to report their experiences of bullying victimization, level of MPA, self-control, and physical activity. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were conducted to analyze the data. Mediation and moderation models were subsequently established to examine the relationships between variables. The results indicated a positive correlation between bullying victimization and M

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11379861 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature