Distinct patterns of problematic smartphone use and related factors in Chinese college students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to categorize different subgroups of problematic smartphone use in Chinese college students. Differences in gender and psychosocial characteristics of the categorized groups were also examined.

Methods

A total of 1123 participants completed the Mobile Phone Addiction Index Scale, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the Perceived Social Support Scale, and the Perceived Stress Scale. Using latent profile analysis, we identified different subgroups of problematic smartphone use in college students. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was implemented to examine the relationship between latent classes and demographic and psychosocial covariates.

Results

The four following latent classes were identified: a low-risk group,

SUBMITTER: Hong L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9710163 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature