Association Between Digital Addiction and Physical Activity in Korean Adults Across Age Groups: An Analysis of Community Health Survey Data.

IF 2.1 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Kyungsin Lee, Inmyung Song
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Abstract

Objectives: Extensive research has been conducted on digital addiction, particularly concerning internet, gaming, and smartphone use among adolescents and young adults. However, there is limited information about digital addiction in adults, especially in relation to physical activity (PA). This study investigated the prevalence of digital addiction among Korean adults and explored its association with PA across various age groups.

Methods: Using data from the 2023 Community Health Survey (n=231 752), this study estimated the prevalence of digital addiction, defined as experiencing impaired daily functioning due to excessive internet, gaming, or smartphone use. PA was defined as exercise and regular walking. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to examine the association between PA and digital addiction in the full sample and by age group (<40, 40-59, and ≥60 years).

Results: In 2023, the prevalence of digital addiction among adults was estimated to be 12.0%. Significantly higher odds of digital addiction were observed in younger age groups. Individuals who reported perceived stress or depression were at an increased risk for digital addiction. Conversely, PA was linked to a reduced risk of digital addiction, with odds ratios of 0.96 (p<0.05) for exercise and 0.93 (p<0.001) for regular walking. Notably, regular walking was associated with a reduced risk of digital addiction only in the 40-59 age group.

Conclusions: PA, particularly regular walking, is linked to a lower risk of digital addiction in Korean adults. Encouraging regular walking may help reduce digital addiction among middle-aged adults.

韩国各年龄组成年人数字成瘾与体育活动之间的关系:社区健康调查数据分析
目的:对数字成瘾进行了广泛的研究,特别是关于青少年和年轻人的互联网,游戏和智能手机使用。然而,关于成年人的数字成瘾的信息有限,尤其是与体育活动有关的信息。本研究调查了韩国成年人中数字成瘾的流行程度,并探讨了其与不同年龄组体育活动的关系。方法:利用2023年社区健康调查(n= 231752)的数据,本研究估计了数字成瘾的患病率,定义为由于过度使用互联网、游戏或智能手机而导致日常功能受损。体育活动被定义为锻炼和定期散步。采用多元逻辑回归来检验整个样本和年龄组(40岁以下、40-59岁和60岁以上)体力活动与数字成瘾之间的关系。结果:2023年,成年人中数字成瘾的患病率估计为12.0%。在年轻的年龄组中,数字成瘾的几率明显更高。那些感到压力或抑郁的人患数字成瘾的风险更高。相反,体育活动与降低数字成瘾风险有关,比值比为0.96(结论:体育活动,特别是有规律的散步,与韩国成年人较低的数字成瘾风险有关)。鼓励定期散步可能有助于减少中年人的电子成瘾。
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Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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