Cross-sectional study shows physical exercise reduces mobile phone addiction in college students, implying stress and self-acceptance mediate this relationship.
Key Points
Physical exercise significantly reduces mobile phone addiction, with an effect size of -0.291.
Direct correlation found with perceived stress (-0.326) and self-acceptance (0.408), supporting mediating roles.
Analysis involved 1,392 undergraduate students from Xuzhou Medical University with multiple scales for measurement.
Findings highlight the importance of physical activity in managing mobile phone addiction and improving psychological health among students.