Factors contributing to the decline in problematic mobile phone use among Chinese emerging adults

IF 3.6 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Addictive behaviors Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2025.108480

Zhengyu Wu , Minghui Ma , Tiantian Bian , Yang Li , Honglei Chen , Jianqin Cao

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Abstract

Extensive research has documented the deleterious developmental effects of problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) on emerging adults. However, in collectivistic cultures, few studies have investigated the longitudinal trend of PMPU of emerging adults and its associated environmental and individual factors. This study tracked 1,179 first-year undergraduates (67.9 % female; M_age = 18.60, SD_age = 1.27) at a major Chinese university over three measurement points: baseline (upon enrollment), 3-month, and 6-month follow-ups. The findings reveal: (1) a significant linear decline in PMPU scores over time; (2) higher subjective social status is associated with lower initial PMPU levels; and (3) peer rejection positively predicted PMPU, whereas personal growth initiative showed a negative association. By mapping the developmental trajectory of PMPU and identifying key modifiable factors, this study provides a foundation for culturally tailored interventions targeting Chinese emerging adults.

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导致中国新兴成年人不良手机使用减少的因素

广泛的研究已经记录了有问题的手机使用（PMPU）对新兴成年人的有害发育影响。然而，在集体主义文化中，很少有研究调查初生成人PMPU的纵向趋势及其相关的环境和个体因素。本研究对中国一所重点大学的1179名一年级本科生（67.9%为女性，Mage = 18.60, SDage = 1.27）进行了三个测点的跟踪调查：基线（入学时）、3个月和6个月的随访。研究结果表明：(1)PMPU得分随时间呈显著线性下降；(2)主观社会地位越高，初始PMPU水平越低；(3)同伴排斥正预测PMPU，而个人成长主动性负相关。通过绘制PMPU的发展轨迹并确定关键的可改变因素，本研究为针对中国新兴成人的文化量身定制干预提供了基础。

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Addictive behaviors 医学-药物滥用

CiteScore

8.40

自引率

4.50%

发文量

283

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Addictive Behaviors is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975. The journal accepts submissions of full-length papers and short communications on substance-related addictions such as the abuse of alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and behavioral addictions involving gambling and technology. We primarily publish behavioral and psychosocial research but our articles span the fields of psychology, sociology, psychiatry, epidemiology, social policy, medicine, pharmacology and neuroscience. While theoretical orientations are diverse, the emphasis of the journal is primarily empirical. That is, sound experimental design combined with valid, reliable assessment and evaluation procedures are a requisite for acceptance. However, innovative and empirically oriented case studies that might encourage new lines of inquiry are accepted as well. Studies that clearly contribute to current knowledge of etiology, prevention, social policy or treatment are given priority. Scholarly commentaries on topical issues, systematic reviews, and mini reviews are encouraged. We especially welcome multimedia papers that incorporate video or audio components to better display methodology or findings. Studies can also be submitted to Addictive Behaviors? companion title, the open access journal Addictive Behaviors Reports, which has a particular interest in ''non-traditional'', innovative and empirically-oriented research such as negative/null data papers, replication studies, case reports on novel treatments, and cross-cultural research.