Problematic Mobile Phone Use Increases with the Fear of Missing Out Among College Students: The Effects of Self-Control, Perceived Social Support and Future Orientation

Abstract Background Insufficient physical activity (IPA) and mobile phone dependence are common coexisting behaviors among college students. However, the impact of the synergies between the two behaviors on depression has yet to be validated. Therefore, this study evaluated independent and interactive associations of problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and IPA with depression symptoms and increased depressive symptoms among Chinese college students. Methods In total, 2134 college students participated in this follow-up study, which was conducted between June 2014 (wave 1) and December 2014 (wave 2) at Anhui Medical University. The Self-rating Questionnaire for Adolescent Problematic Mobile Phone Use and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale were used to assess PMPU and depression symptoms, respectively. Physical activity (PA) was assessed with a reliable question from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Joint effects of PMPU and PA were calculated, and increased depressive symptoms were assessed. We used multivariable-adjusted odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) to evaluate associations between depression symptoms and PMPU, IPA, and the PMPU/IPA joint effect, estimated by binary logistic regression models. Results PMPU and high PMPU/IPA joint effect scores were significantly associated with depression symptoms in waves 1 (OR 7.36, 95% CI: 5.09, 10.66) and 2 (OR 3.74, 95% CI: 2.56, 5.48). IPA was significantly associated with depression symptoms in wave 1 (OR 1.40, 95% CI: 1.09, 1.79) but not wave 2 (OR 1.24, 95% CI: 0.95, 1.62). PMPU and high PMPU/IPA joint effect scores were also significantly associated with increased depressive symptoms (OR 2.36, 95% CI: 1.55, 3.60). Conclusions These results suggest that PMPU is an important factor for depression in college students, and IPA may be a synergistic factor.

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Brain behavioral systems, self-control and problematic mobile phone use: The moderating role of gender and history of use

Personality and Individual Differences ◽

10.1016/j.paid.2016.10.036 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 106 ◽

pp. 111-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Zhaocai Jiang ◽

Xiuxin Zhao

Keyword(s):

Mobile Phone ◽

Self Control ◽

Mobile Phone Use ◽

Behavioral Systems ◽

Problematic Mobile Phone Use ◽

History Of ◽

History Of Use ◽

Moderating Role

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Interaction between Physical Activity and Problematic Mobile Phone Use on Suicidality in Chinese College Students

10.21203/rs.3.rs-31643/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yang Xie ◽

Ming Zhu ◽

Xiaoyan Wu ◽

Shuman Tao ◽

Yajuan Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

College Students ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Suicide Attempt ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Interaction Analysis ◽

Interaction Effects ◽

Chinese College Students ◽

Mobile Phone Use ◽

Problematic Mobile Phone Use

Abstract Background: Previous researches have found a relationship between problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and suicidality. However, few studies have examined the interaction effects between low physical activity (PA) and PMPU on suicidality among college students. This study aimed to examine the interactions of PA and PMPU and their impacts on suicidality in a school-based sample among Chinese college students. Methods: Analysis was based on data from two universities in China, which recruited 4,787 participants. Binary logistic regression models were used to explore the associations of PA, PMPU with suicidal ideation and suicide attempt, as well as the interactions of PA and PMPU on suicidality. Results: The prevalence of suicide attempt and suicidal ideation were 3.5% and 7.2%, respectively. Low PA was significantly associated with suicide attempt (OR=3.48, 95%CI: 2.52-4.81) and suicidal ideation (OR=1.90, 95%CI: 1.46-2.46). PMPU was significantly associated with suicide attempt (OR=3.65, 95%CI: 2.66-5.01) and suicidal ideation (OR=2.83, 95%CI: 2.25-3.54). Interaction analysis indicated that low PA and PMPU were interactively associated with suicide attempt (OR=9.51, 95%CI: 6.15-14.73), RERI=4.85(1.20-8.50), AP=0.51(0.29-0.73), SI=2.32(1.34-4.04). There were no additive interaction effects between PA and PMPU on suicidal ideation.Conclusions: The findings reveal that PA levels and PMPU should be considered in the intervention programs of suicide attempt among college students.

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Interaction between Physical Activity and Problematic Mobile Phone Use on suicidality in Chinese College Students

10.21203/rs.3.rs-31643/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yang Xie ◽

Ming Zhu ◽

Xiaoyan Wu ◽

Shuman Tao ◽

Yajuan Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

College Students ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Suicide Attempt ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Interaction Analysis ◽

Interaction Effects ◽

Chinese College Students ◽

Mobile Phone Use ◽

Problematic Mobile Phone Use

Abstract Background Previous research has found a relationship between problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and suicidality. However, few studies have examined the interaction effects between low physical activity (PA) and PMPU on suicidality among college students. This study aimed to examine the interactions of PA and PMPU and their impact on suicidality in a school-based sample among Chinese college students. Methods Analysis is based on date from two university in China, which recruited 4,787 participants. Binomial logistic regression models were used to explore the associations of PA, PMPU with suicidal ideation and suicide attempt, as well as the interaction of PA and PMPU with suicidality. Results The prevalence of suicide attempt and suicidal ideation were 3.5% and 7.2%, respectively. Low PA was significantly associated with suicide attempt (OR = 3.48, 95%CI: 2.52–4.81) and suicidal ideation (OR = 1.90, 95%CI: 1.46–2.46). PMPU was significantly associated with suicide attempt (OR = 3.65, 95%CI: 2.66–5.01) and suicidal ideation (OR = 2.83, 95%CI: 2.25–3.54). Interaction analysis indicated that low PA and PMPU were interactively associated with suicide attempt (OR = 9.51, 95%CI: 6.15–14.73, P < 0.001), RERI = 4.85(1.20–8.50), AP = 0.51(0.29–0.73), SI = 2.32(1.34–4.04). There was no additive interaction effects between PA and PMPU on suicidal ideation. Conclusions The findings reveals that the intervention programs of suicide attempt should consider the students PA levels and PMPU.

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