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- Title
Do Chinese and British University Students Use Smartphones Differently? A Cross-cultural Mixed Methods Study.
- Authors
Yang, Zeyang; Asbury, Kathryn; Griffiths, Mark D.
- Abstract
Although an increasing number of studies have focused on problematic smartphone use and smartphone addiction, few of these studies have employed both quantitative and qualitative methods or employed a cross-cultural design. A limited number of studies have compared eastern and western groups. The present study investigates the prevalence and causes of problematic smartphone use among Chinese and British undergraduates. A sample of n = 778 undergraduates participated in this study (475 Chinese students and 303 British students). Students' scores on a self-report measure of problematic smartphone use were compared across country and gender. Qualitative data were analyzed using the framework approach. Chinese undergraduates reported significantly higher levels of PSU than British undergraduates, with a medium to large effect size. Females scored significantly higher than males in both groups. Chinese students reported that the sharp transition from a strictly managed high school life to a freer university life affected their level of smartphone use. This study indicates the importance of considering cultural and educational backgrounds when conducting studies on problematic smartphone use.
- Subjects
COLLEGE students; CHINESE people; PSYCHOLOGY; STUDENTS; CHINESE-speaking students; SMARTPHONES; EDUCATIONAL background; ADDICTIONS
- Publication
International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction, 2019, Vol 17, Issue 3, p644
- ISSN
1557-1874
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11469-018-0024-4