Effects of Self-Management Training on Smartphone Dependence in Low to Moderate Adolescent Males’ Users

IF 1.5 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Behaviour Change Pub Date : 2022-05-26 DOI:10.1017/bec.2022.3

Mostafa Motamedi Heravi, S. Khosravan, A. Mohammadi, Mohammad Reza Mansoorian

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Abstract

Abstract While taking advantage of the educational benefits of smartphones, students also apply this device in inappropriate ways that cause certain disciplinary and educational problems. This study examines the effect of self-management training on smartphone dependence among male high school students. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, data were collected using the Cell Phone Addiction Scale (Koo, 2009), which was completed by the trial and control groups before and after the educational intervention. After assessing their normal distribution, the data were analysed using the Chi-square test, the independent and paired t-tests, Mann–Whitney's U-test, and the Wilcoxon test at a significance level of p < .05. Results: The results showed significant post-intervention reductions in the mean score of smartphone dependence (35.10) and its three domains, including withdrawal/tolerance (14.80), life dysfunction (8.70), and compulsion/persistence (11.60), in the trial group compared to the controls (44.80, 16.2, 12.10, and 16.50) and also in the mean score of certain applications of smartphones (p < .05). Discussion and conclusions: Despite the existing limitations, the results confirmed the efficacy of self-management training in reducing smartphone dependence in the students. The implementation of this programme is recommended for reducing dependence and promoting the proper use of this device.

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自我管理训练对中低青少年男性智能手机用户依赖的影响

摘要在利用智能手机的教育优势的同时，学生们也以不恰当的方式使用该设备，这会导致某些纪律和教育问题。本研究考察了自我管理训练对男性高中生智能手机依赖的影响。方法：在这项准实验研究中，使用手机成瘾量表（Koo，2009）收集数据，该量表由试验组和对照组在教育干预前后完成。在评估其正态分布后，使用卡方检验、独立和配对t检验、Mann-Whitney的U型检验和Wilcoxon检验对数据进行分析，显著性水平为p<.05。结果：干预后，智能手机依赖的平均得分（35.10）及其三个领域，包括戒断/耐受（14.80）、生活功能障碍（8.70）和强迫/持续（11.60）显著降低，与对照组相比（44.80、16.2、12.10和16.50），以及智能手机某些应用程序的平均得分（p<0.05）。讨论和结论：尽管存在局限性，但结果证实了自我管理训练在减少学生对智能手机依赖方面的有效性。建议实施该方案，以减少对该设备的依赖并促进其正确使用。

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Behaviour Change PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： Behaviour Change is the journal of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy and has long been considered a leader in its field. It is a quarterly journal that publishes research involving the application of behavioural and cognitive-behavioural principles and techniques to the assessment and treatment of various problems. Features of Behaviour Change include: original empirical studies using either single subject or group comparison methodologies review articles case studies brief technical and clinical notes book reviews special issues dealing with particular topics in depth.