Association between negative life events and smartphone addiction among middle school students
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2025153
- VernacularTitle:中学生负性生活事件与智能手机成瘾的关联
- Author:
SU Xintong, ZHAO Jingxian, FU Jiaxuan, YANG Kaize, GONG Ranran, LIN Xinyun, WANG Daosen, TANG Jie, CHEN Qifei, LIU Chuang, LI Xiuhong
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Author Information
1. Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yatsen University, Guangzhou (510080) , Guangdong Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Life change events;
Cellular phone;
Behavior,addictive;
Regression analysis;
Students
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2025;46(5):619-623
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the association between negative life events and smartphone addiction among middle school students, so as to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for prevention and intervention of smartphone addiction among middle school students.
Methods:Using cluster sampling, 8 890 students were selected to survey from 27 junior high schools and 3 senior high schools in a district of Shenzhen in 2022 (baseline) and 2023 (followup). Data were collected through selfresigned questionnaires on basic information, the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version, and the Adolescent Selfrating Life Events Checklist. Mixedeffects models were employed to analyze the association.
Results:Compared to 2022, the punishment scores of middle school students in 2023 [1.00 (0.00, 6.00) and 1.00 (0.00, 6.00)] decreased (Z=4.27), while the scores of interpersonal stress, learning stress and adaptation [4.00(0.00, 8.00), 4.00(0.00, 8.00); 4.00(1.00, 8.00), 5.00(2.00, 9.00); 2.00 (0.00, 6.00), 3.00 (0.00, 7.00)] increased (Z=-3.04, -8.36, -6.80) (P<0.01). Mixedeffects models revealed a positive doseresponse relationship between negative life events and smartphone addiction (OR=1.08-1.17, P<0.01). Stepwise regression showed independent positive effects of interpersonal stress (OR=1.05), academic stress (OR=1.03), and adaptation stress (OR=1.11) on smartphone addiction (P<0.01). Subgroup analysis of nonaddicted students in 2022 confirmed persistent associations for academic stress (OR=1.03) and adaptation (OR=1.07) (P<0.01).
Conclusion:Negative life events exhibit a positive doseresponse relationship with smartphone addiction, particularly interpersonal stress, academic stress, and adaptationrelated events.
