Effects of smartphone on self-directed learning ability by mediation of self-control : Does it matter when to start using smartphone for the first time?

Kyun, Suna; Lee, Soo Young

doi:10.14352/jkaie.21.2.247

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“…First, the analysis of the correlation between all major variables showed that higher levels of smartphone addiction were related to lower self-directed learning ability. These results corroborate previous studies that reported lower self-directed learning skills for university students who have higher levels of smartphone addiction [ 5 , 9 ]. These results also demonstrate the problems caused by smartphone addiction, consistent with previous research showing that university students are regularly exposed to many types of smartphone applications [ 30 ], which facilitates this addictive process.…”

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“…Further, higher levels of smartphone addiction in high school students was correlated with lower levels of self-directed learning ability [ 5 ]. Smartphone addiction has been reported to negatively affect student’s learning satisfaction during self-directed learning, maladjustment in school life, academic stress, and poor academic performance [ 9 ].…”

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

2020

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(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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confidence: 99%