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Shang-Yu Yang1, Yu-Chi Wang2, Ya-Chen Lee3
1Department of Healthcare Administration, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 28, 2022
Summary
Adolescent smartphone and social media addiction correlates with more real-life interactions, while online gaming addiction is linked to fewer. High addiction levels across platforms increase online interactions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Media Studies
- Adolescent Development
Background:
- Digital technology use is prevalent among adolescents.
- Understanding the impact of technology addiction on social interactions is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate correlations between smartphone, social media, and online game addiction and interpersonal interactions (real-life and online) in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing structured questionnaire surveys.
- Data collected on demographics, real-life and online interactions, and addiction levels (Smartphone Application-Based Addiction Scale, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form).
- Multiple regression analyses were performed.
Main Results:
- Higher smartphone and social media addiction associated with increased real-life interactions.
- Higher online gaming addiction associated with decreased real-life interactions.
- High addiction levels across all platforms correlated with increased online interpersonal interactions.
Conclusions:
- The relationship between digital addiction and social interaction is complex and platform-dependent.
- Findings suggest nuanced impacts on adolescent social connectivity.
- Further research into mediating factors is warranted.
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