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Psychological Traits, Addiction Symptoms, and Feature Usage as Predictors of Problematic Smartphone Use among University Students in China

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  • Louis Leung

    (School of Journalism and Communication, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China)

  • Jingwen Liang

    (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong)

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This study investigates the effects of psychological traits (i.e., procrastination, leisure boredom, and impulsivity) and addiction symptoms on problematic smartphone use. Data were collected from a multistage random sample of 649 university students. The results showed that procrastination, impulsivity [including sensation seeking and (lack of) perseverance], symptoms of addiction (e.g., inability to control craving, withdrawal, and complaints), and frequent usage of smartphone features for instrumental, relational, expressive, and informational purposes were significant predictors of problematic smartphone use.

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  • Louis Leung & Jingwen Liang, 2016. "Psychological Traits, Addiction Symptoms, and Feature Usage as Predictors of Problematic Smartphone Use among University Students in China," International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL), IGI Global, vol. 6(4), pages 57-74, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jcbpl0:v:6:y:2016:i:4:p:57-74
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