Smartphone Addiction and Self-Esteem among Indonesian Teenage Students

Subu, Muhammad Arsyad; Waluyo, Imam; Al‐Yateem, Nabeel; Riana, Ika; Dias, Jacqueline Maria; Saifan, Ahmad Rajeh; Rahman, Syed Azizur; Ahamed, Sheikh Iqbal; Jumiati, Jinten; Ahmed, Fatema; Marzouqi, Amina Al

doi:10.1109/icdh55609.2022.00024

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“…For instance, it has been suggested that females tend to use their smartphones more frequently for social interactions and validation-seeking purposes, which may contribute to a greater risk of addiction. Additionally, social pressures and gender expectations may lead to females feeling more obligated to respond to messages and notifications promptly, thereby increasing the time spent on their smartphones and potentially contributing to addiction [10], [20]- [22]. Overall, this study adds to the growing body of literature that highlights the potential role of gender differences in smartphone addiction rates and underscores the importance of considering gender as a factor when examining and addressing smartphone addiction.…”

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Smartphone addiction and adolescent mental health: a cross-sectional study in West Sumatra province

Sarfika,

Wijaya,

Putri

et al. 2024

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In West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, approximately 13.01% of individuals aged 15 years or older are affected by mental and emotional disorders, ranking it as the third highest among the 34 provinces. Excessive smartphone use has emerged as a potential influencer of mental health, associated with social networking addiction, shyness, and low self-esteem. This study aimed to examine the relationship between smartphone addiction and mental health issues in adolescents using a cross-sectional design. The sample included 283 randomly selected students aged 15-17 years. Smartphone addiction was measured using the smartphone addiction scale-short version (SAS-SV), and mental health was assessed using the strength and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ). The study revealed a significant association (p<0.001) between smartphone addiction and mental health problems among adolescents, with 72.1% of respondents experiencing smartphone addiction and 26.9% classified as having abnormal mental health. These findings emphasize the need for increased awareness regarding the negative impact of excessive smartphone use on adolescent mental health. Schools should play a vital role in addressing this issue through the provision of guidance and counseling services. Future research should investigate causal relationships using longitudinal designs and consider diverse populations to enhance the generalizability of the results.

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Smartphone addiction and adolescent mental health: a cross-sectional study in West Sumatra province

Sarfika,

Wijaya,

Putri

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“…Although explicit self-esteem appears to be negatively associated with problematic smartphone use, some researchers have come up with different results: there is no correlation between explicit self-esteem and problematic smartphone use [17][18]. Some people with high explicit self-esteem are also associated with problematic smartphone use [19]. We believe that explicit self-esteem is susceptible to external in uences.…”

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The relationship between self-esteem and problematic smartphone use: the mediating role of aggressiveness

Zhang

Yang

Zhu

2023

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Background: Problematic smartphone use can negatively affect people on a cognitive and behavioral level. Some studies found a negative association between self-esteem and problematic smartphone use but there are different results. This may be due to a lack of differentiation between explicit and implicit self-esteem. Previous studies have also examined the relationship between self-esteem, aggressiveness, and problematic smartphone use, but it is unclear if aggressiveness plays a mediating role in self-esteem and problematic smartphone use. To address these gaps in knowledge, we conducted a study where we separately analyzed the relationships between explicit and implicit self-esteem and problematic smartphone use, and investigated whether aggressiveness acts as a mediator between them. Method:A cross-sectional study with167 College students was carried out. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used to measure the participants' explicit self-esteem. The Implicit Association Test was used to measure implicit self-esteem. The Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version was used to measure the participants' problematic smartphone use. The Chinese College Students' Version of the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire was used to measure aggressiveness. Results: The findings show a negative correlation between problematic smartphone use and explicit self-esteem, but not implicit self-esteem. The connection between explicit self-esteem and problematic smartphone use is totally mediated by aggressiveness. Conclusion: This study emphasize the important role of aggressiveness in problematic smartphone use behaviors of people with low explicit self-esteem. Aggressiveness plays a completely mediating role between explicit self-esteem and problematic smartphone use. Our study provides a basis for future interventions for problematic smartphone use.

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