The relationship between physical activity and smartphone addiction in Chinese college students-a latent profile analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and smartphone addiction among Chinese college students, with the goal of understanding whether higher levels of PA can mitigate the risk of smartphone addiction.

Methods

The study adopted a questionnaire and psychological measurement method and used the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) to assess the PA levels and smartphone dependence of 9,569 college students. By considering the latent category structure of individual smartphone addiction, the study conducted a deep analysis of the impact of different intensities of PA on smartphone addiction.

Results

The PA level among Chinese college students was generally high (t =

SUBMITTER: Tao BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12857561 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature