Affiliations 

  • 1 School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sanis Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
  • 2 Faculty of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
  • 3 School of Mathematical Sciences, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang, China
  • 4 School of Preschool Education, Sichuan Preschool Education College, Mianyang, China
Heliyon, 2024 Feb 15;10(3):e25060.
PMID: 38314296 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25060

Abstract

Previous research has identified a negative association between mobile phone addiction and time management disposition among college students; however, the direction of this relationship remains divergent. This study utilized a cross-lagged panel model to elucidate the directionality of the relationship between mobile phone addiction and time management disposition. A total of 466 college students completed two measures at seven-month intervals. The findings revealed a prevalence of mobile phone addiction at 10.94 % and 13.73 % in the two surveys. Notably, both mobile phone addiction and time management disposition demonstrated stability over time. Furthermore, a discernible negative bidirectional relationship was observed between the two. The present findings underscore the importance of timely intervention for college students facing challenges in mobile phone usage and time management.

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