KMID : 0605720190250010036
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Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Therapies in Psychiatry 2019 Volume.25 No. 1 p.36 ~ p.41
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Impact of Body Dissatisfaction and Personality Characteristics on Smartphone Addiction
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Kang Ji-Wook
Chee Ik-Seung
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Abstract
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Objectives£ºThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of body dissatisfaction on Smartphone addiction and to determine the relative magnitudes of specific mediation effect of personality characteristics.
Methods£ºOne hundred and fifteen young and healthy participants completed the Smartphone Addiction Scale, Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination-Self Report, and NEO Five-Factor Inventory. By using Indirect SPSS macros, multiple-mediation analyses were performed.
Results£ºBody dissatisfaction had a significant total, direct and indirect effect on Smartphone addiction. Indirect effect of Body dissatisfaction on Smartphone addiction was significantly mediated via personality characteristics (Neuroticism,
Conscientiousness, and Openness).
Conclusion£ºThese results suggest the importance of evaluating both patients¡¯ personality characteristics and body dissatisfaction for managing Smartphone addiction. Consequently, they will be useful in the prevention and treatment of Smartphone addiction.
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KEYWORD
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Smartphone addiction, Body dissatisfaction, Personality characteristics, Mediation analyses
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