The Use of Time among College Students\ A U.S. – China Comparison

Shostya, Anna

doi:10.5296/ije.v7i1.7037

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“…Given these differences in parental attitudes toward the allocation of time between independent academic and nonacademic activities during the early years when their children's study habits are developing, it is not surprising to find that by the time children enter college, their use of time is reflective of the different upbringing. 21 The present results showed that being female, Chinese students, Internet, online gaming, and social networking addictions were the risk factors for higher tendency in depressive symptoms, which were consistent with previous studies. 14 Studies have shown that prevalence of major depression is higher among women than among men.…”

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Addiction to Internet Use, Online Gaming, and Online Social Networking Among Young Adults in China, Singapore, and the United States

Tang

Koh

Gan

2017

Asia Pac J Public Health

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The current study investigated the rates of addictions to Internet use, online gaming, and online social networking as well as their associations with depressive symptoms among young adults in China, Singapore, and the United States. A total of 3267 undergraduate students were recruited. Psychological instruments were used to assess various Internet-related addictions and depressive symptoms. Male students were more addicted to Internet and online gaming whereas female students were more addicted to online social networking. Compared with students in the United States, Chinese and Singaporean students were more addicted to Internet use and online social networking but less to online gaming. The odds of depression among students with addiction to various Internet-related addictions were highest in China. Internet-related addiction is a new public health concern of young adults, especially in the Asia-Pacific regions. It is found to associate with depressive symptoms. Strategies should address this phenomenon with attention to specific needs of gender and region while managing mood disturbances.

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“…A cross-cultural study found that Chinese students spent more time on social networking-almost 10 hours a week compared with 6.4 hours spent by the US students. 21 The high frequency and long hours spent on social networking sites for the Chinese could result in the risk of getting addicted.…”

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Addiction to Internet Use, Online Gaming, and Online Social Networking Among Young Adults in China, Singapore, and the United States

Tang

Koh

Gan

2017

Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…Adding to this, there are several findings reporting differences in how the Internet is used depending on the specific cultural predisposition. For example, one study suggested that Chinese students spend much more time online on independent academic activities than their counterparts from the USA (Shostya, 2015 ). Other studies have observed differences between Chinese and American/British students in how the Internet was used in school and at home (Li and Kirkup, 2007 ; Lei et al, 2009 ).…”

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The Role of Empathy and Life Satisfaction in Internet and Smartphone Use Disorder

Lachmann¹,

Sindermann²,

Sariyska³

et al. 2018

Front. Psychol.

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Recent studies have yielded initial evidence for an association between Internet Use Disorder (IUD), empathy, and life satisfaction. In the present study we sought to replicate these previous findings, and then to extend this research by also examining the relationship between empathy, life satisfaction, and the related phenomenon of Smartphone Use Disorder (SUD). The present study included independent samples from China (N = 612, 162 females) and Germany (N = 304, 207 females), with the same set of questionnaires administered to both samples. IUD was measured with Pawlikowski's s-IAT and SUD was assessed with the short version of Kwon's Smartphone Addiction Scale. The Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) was used to assess individual differences in empathy. Please note that for the German sample data on the empathy quotient (EQ) are also available. Life satisfaction data were collected using items from the SOEP-Questionnaire (Socio-Economic Panel, Germany). In both of our samples we replicated previous findings showing the association between higher IUD, lower empathy, and lower life satisfaction scores. In addition, individuals with higher SUD showed higher scores on the IRI Personal Distress scale in China and Germany, while further associations between IRI dimensions and SUD were only found in the Chinese sample. Personal Distress is known to be highly correlated with the personality trait of Neuroticism, hence higher stress/negative emotionality in tense social situations is related to SUD. In the present study we confirm earlier findings showing the relationship between empathy, life satisfaction, and IUD, and extend some of these findings to SUD. We also emphasize the importance of cross-cultural studies when investigating IUD/SUD in the context of empathy and life satisfaction.

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“…Shostya [45] examined the use of time among Chinese and US college students. Results showed that Chinese students spent more time on independent academic activities than US students.…”

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Perception of Time, Creative Attitudes, and Adoption of Innovations: A Cross-Cultural Study from Chinese and US College Students

2016

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This study explores how earlier (vs. later) adopters of innovation differ in time perception and creative attitudes, comparing Chinese and US college students. Research on the perception of time and creative attitudes is useful to understand how sustainability and creative collaboration might work together. Various relationships exist between different levels of innovation adoption groups and creative attitudes or perceptions of time. We found that earlier adopters scored higher on economic time and future time orientation. This may indicate that earlier adopters are sensitive about their planned schedule. Also, earlier adopters with a future time orientation are forward-thinking and anticipate the introduction of new styles, items, or events in the future. We also find that Chinese (vs. US) participants scored higher on creative capacity and creative collaboration but did not differ in general creative attitudes or creative risk-taking. For all participants from these two countries, earlier adopters (vs. later) scored higher on all aspects of creative attitudes. This study suggests academic and practical implications regarding sustainability issues. From an academic perspective, this study adds a new perspective to the literature about the relationships among time of adoption, time perception, creative attitudes, and cultural values, and is especially useful for how these four variables influence sustainability. From a practitioner perspective, this study provides information of how consumer values and attitudes in a developing economy (China) and a developed economy (US) might facilitate open innovation and induce sustainability.

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The Use of Time among College Students\ A U.S. – China Comparison

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Addiction to Internet Use, Online Gaming, and Online Social Networking Among Young Adults in China, Singapore, and the United States

Addiction to Internet Use, Online Gaming, and Online Social Networking Among Young Adults in China, Singapore, and the United States

The Role of Empathy and Life Satisfaction in Internet and Smartphone Use Disorder

Perception of Time, Creative Attitudes, and Adoption of Innovations: A Cross-Cultural Study from Chinese and US College Students

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