Personality Traits and Mobile Phone Dependence
Author Information
Author(s): Washburn Stephanie, Andrews Hailey, Roque Nelson
Primary Institution: University of Florida
Hypothesis
How do individual personality traits contribute to mobile device dependence and its potential impacts on mental health?
Conclusion
The study found that certain personality traits significantly influence screen time and mobile phone dependence.
Supporting Evidence
- Age, conscientiousness, and agreeableness were significant predictors of screen time.
- Age, emotional stability, and agreeableness were significant predictors of mobile phone dependence.
Takeaway
This study shows that how you act and feel can affect how much time you spend on your phone.
Methodology
Data were collected through an online survey and analyzed using linear regression models.
Limitations
Future longitudinal studies are needed to explore these relationships over time and establish causality.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 550 adults with an average age of 39 years, 54% female, and 59% non-Hispanic White.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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