Future focus: unlocking self-control and meaning in life to combat smartphone addiction DOI Creative Commons
Xiaolong Li, Zhiwei Zhou,

Qinqhuan He

et al.

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 22, 2024

Abstract Existing literature shows a link between future temporal focus (FTF) and smartphone addiction (SA). However, the precise psychological mechanisms underlying this relationship remain inadequately explored, despite recognized importance of meaning in life (MIL) self-control (SC) influencing FTF-SA correlation. This study seeks to elucidate mediating roles MIL SC within relationship. A total 462 university students ( M age = 19.57, SD 1.09) participated study, completing scales for FTF, MIL, SC, SA, which were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Our findings indicate that serve as mediators Specifically, FTF diminishes tendencies towards SA through serial mediation effect SC. These results suggest incorporating future-oriented perspectives focusing on cultivation are critical components interventions targeting SA. Moreover, offers guidelines research aimed at developing therapies preventive strategies related

Language: Английский

Future focus: unlocking self-control and meaning in life to combat smartphone addiction DOI Creative Commons
Xiaolong Li, Zhiwei Zhou,

Qinqhuan He

et al.

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 22, 2024

Abstract Existing literature shows a link between future temporal focus (FTF) and smartphone addiction (SA). However, the precise psychological mechanisms underlying this relationship remain inadequately explored, despite recognized importance of meaning in life (MIL) self-control (SC) influencing FTF-SA correlation. This study seeks to elucidate mediating roles MIL SC within relationship. A total 462 university students ( M age = 19.57, SD 1.09) participated study, completing scales for FTF, MIL, SC, SA, which were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Our findings indicate that serve as mediators Specifically, FTF diminishes tendencies towards SA through serial mediation effect SC. These results suggest incorporating future-oriented perspectives focusing on cultivation are critical components interventions targeting SA. Moreover, offers guidelines research aimed at developing therapies preventive strategies related

Language: Английский

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