The Relationship Between Mobile Phone Addiction and Time Management Disposition Among Chinese College Students：A Cross-lagged Panel Model

Overview

Journal Heliyon

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2024 Feb 5

PMID 38314296

Authors

Yake Wang

Yao Lu

Xiaoxia Tian

Yongchun Liu

Wenhua Ma

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Abstract

Previous research has identified a negative association between mobile phone addiction and time management disposition among college students; however, the direction of this relationship remains divergent. This study utilized a cross-lagged panel model to elucidate the directionality of the relationship between mobile phone addiction and time management disposition. A total of 466 college students completed two measures at seven-month intervals. The findings revealed a prevalence of mobile phone addiction at 10.94 % and 13.73 % in the two surveys. Notably, both mobile phone addiction and time management disposition demonstrated stability over time. Furthermore, a discernible negative bidirectional relationship was observed between the two. The present findings underscore the importance of timely intervention for college students facing challenges in mobile phone usage and time management.

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