The relationship between social support and smartphone addiction: the mediating role of negative emotions and self-control.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the rapid development of the internet, smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. However, prolonged, excessive and uncontrolled use may lead to the hidden danger of smartphone addiction, posing a threat to users' physical and mental health. Previous studies have shown that social support may be a factor in alleviating smartphone addiction. However, its specific mechanism needs further exploration. The purpose of this study is to examine the chain mediating effects of negative emotions and self-control on the relationship between social support and smartphone addiction.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January 2022 to April 2023 in Sichuan Province, China, with 5,188 respondents aged 15 years or older. Spearman's correlatio

SUBMITTER: Zhong G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863422 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature