Assessment of smartphone addiction and its relationship with health-promoting lifestyle profile and intuitive eating behavior: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphones have become an essential part of daily life, but excessive use can lead to significant issues. This study assesses smartphone addiction among college students, examining its impact on dietary behaviors and health-promoting lifestyles. The aim is to provide a basis for targeted interventions.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,002 students at Xuzhou Medical University in 2025 using a convenience sampling. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 21.0. The study used the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV), the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP-II), and the Intuitive Eating Scale-2 (IES-2). Statistical methods included normality tests, descriptive statistics, and mediation analysis.

Results

SUBMITTER: Ding Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12531270 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature