Mediating Effects of Mobile Phone Use on the Relationship between Mobile Addiction and Academic Behavior

• Published in: International Journal of Instruction Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 483 - 502
• Main Authors: Chan, Yuen Fook, Narasuman, Suthagar, Selamat, Nurharani
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Gate Association for Teaching and Education 01.07.2022
• Subjects: Addictive Behavior; College Students; Correlation; Foreign Countries; Handheld Devices; Learner Engagement; Psychological Patterns; Self Evaluation (Individuals); Student Behavior; Telecommunications; Malaysia

Since there is little research on the mediative effect of excessive mobile phone use on mobile addiction and academic behavior among university students, hence, the current study sought to study the relationship between these three variables. Data was collected from 435 university students through a...