Understanding the complex network of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and smartphone addiction among college art students using network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study employs a network analysis approach to explore the interconnections between anxiety, depression, and sleep problems and smartphone addiction among college students using network analysis, offering a new perspective on these prevalent mental health issues.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among art students at a public university in the province of Fujian, China. Data were collected using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Mobile Phone Addiction Index. The R package was used in the analysis for statistical analysis, and information was collected using multi-stage sampling as well as stratified sampling. Network analysis was utilized to identify bivariate associations

SUBMITTER: Luo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913800 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature