Shaghaghi B, Koochakentezar R, Davaee M.
(2025). Prediction of Smartphone Addiction in Adolescents Based on Components of Emotional Intelligence and Body Image Concerns. Rooyesh. 14(10), 131-140.
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1- M.A. in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Tehran Center Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Assistant Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Psychology, Tehran Center Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. , royakentezar@yahoo.com
3- Assistant Professor, Department Of Psychology, Faculty Of Education And Psychology, Tehran Center Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (17 Views)
The present study aimed to predict smartphone addiction among adolescents based on components of emotional intelligence and body image concerns. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design. The statistical population consisted of male and female students in the first cycle of secondary schools in public schools of Tehran during the academic year 2023-2024. From this population, 140 students (69 boys and 71 girls) were selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments included the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS, Kwon et al., 2013), the Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI, Littleton et al., 2005), and the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (SEiS, Schutte et al., 1998). Data were analyzed using simultaneous multiple linear regression. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between body image concerns, appearance shame, and social interference with smartphone addiction, as well as a significant negative correlation between emotional intelligence, emotion utilization, and emotional appraisal with smartphone addiction (p < 0.05). However, emotion regulation showed no significant correlation with smartphone addiction. Furthermore, regression analysis indicated that emotional intelligence and body image concerns collectively accounted for 82% of the variance in smartphone addiction. Therefore, it is recommended that interventions targeting emotional intelligence and body image concerns be considered to mitigate smartphone addiction.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
General Psychology Received: 2025/04/28 | Accepted: 2025/05/13 | ePublished: 2025/12/31