Influences of Depression, Stress, and Self-efficacy on the Addiction of Cell Phone Use among University Students.
- Author:
Seung Kyo CHUNG
1
;
Chun Gill KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Semyung University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Addiction;
Cell phone;
Depression;
Stress;
Self-efficacy
- MeSH:
Cellular Phone;
Depression;
Humans
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2010;22(1):41-50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of depression, stress, and self-efficacy on the addiction to cell phone use among university students. METHODS: Data were collected through questionnaires from 563 students and analyzed by applying descriptive statistics, t-test, chi-square test, and stepwise multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 16.0. RESULTS: The proportion of depressed subjects was 52.6%. The addictive group scored higher than the non-addictive group in depression rate and stress, but scored lower in self-efficacy. Out of the subjects, 32.9% were found to be addictive users, 31.3% at potential risk, and 1.6% at high risk. Significant variables influencing addictive users were stress, self-efficacy, and the user's general characteristics including monthly spending money, sex, the hours of daily use, and the main method of use. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that such variables should be carefully considered in interventions for university students addicted to cell phone use.
