The Mediating Effect of Smartphone Addiction in the Relationship between Basic Psychological Needs and Learning Flow in University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Eunjoo Lee ◽  
Soojung Lee
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Learning Flow ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The Mediating Effect of Insecure Adult Attachment on the Relationship between Smartphone Addiction and Self-Directed Learning in University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-134
Author(s):  
Inhee Park ◽  
Sinhyang Kim ◽  
Yeonok Suh
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Attachment Anxiety ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
The Relationship

(1) Purpose: This study aimed to explore the mediating effect of insecure adult attachment on the relationship between smartphone addiction and self-directed learning in university students. (2) Methods: In total, 235 university students participated in this study. Data analysis was carried out through a three-stage verification procedure: Sobel test using technical statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis. (3) Results: Smartphone addiction was positively correlated with insecure adult attachment, attachment anxiety, and self-directed learning, whereas self-directed learning had a significant negative correlation with insecure adult attachment and attachment anxiety. Insecure adult attachment had a mediating effect on the relationship between smartphone addiction and self-directed learning. (4) Conclusion: Higher levels of smartphone addiction indicated higher levels of insecure adult attachment and reduced self-directed learning ability. Therefore, while the prevention of smartphone addiction is critical for improving self-directed learning skills, programs should be developed to foster the formation of secure adult attachment among university students.

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