Effect of Mobile Phone Addiction on Physical Exercise in University Students: Moderating Effect of Peer Relationships.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The influence of mobile phone addiction (MPA) on physical exercise in university students was explored, and peer relationships were introduced as a moderating variable.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was adopted, and an online survey questionnaire was conducted to investigate two universities in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, and Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A total of 4959 university students completed the questionnaire. Measurement tools included the Mobile Phone Addiction Tendency Scale, the Physical Activity Rating Scale, and the Peer Rating Scale of university students.

Results

University students scored 39.322 ± 15.139 for MPA and 44.022 ± 7.735 for peer relationships, with 87.8% of their physical exercise, in terms of exer

SUBMITTER: Han Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9915063 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature