Smartphone use and study behaviour: An Australian and Korean comparison
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Department of Psychological Science, School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Australia
Aim: Smartphone use amongst university students is widespread and a commonly occurring practice while studying. This usage can lead to academic performance costs. So far limited research has investigated the relationship between smartphone use and study behaviour across cultures. This study examines the relationship between smartphone use during study, smartphone addiction and academic performance in Korean and Australian University students. Method: 119 Korean students (Mean age = 20.64) and 270 Australian students (Mean age = 21.26) completed a survey comprised of a smartphone usage questionnaire, smartphone addiction scale and a current grade average question. Results: Average smartphone usage and smartphone addiction was found to be significantly higher for Korean students compared to Australian students. For Korean students, a positive relationship was found between addiction and smartphone usage. No relationship was found between GPA and smartphone use or addiction. For Australian students, a positive relationship was found between addiction and smartphone use. Additionally, a negative relationship was found between smartphone use and GPA. No relationship was found between GPA and addiction. Conclusion: Findings suggest that smartphone use while studying and risk of smartphone addiction is significantly more prevalent in Korean students compared to Australian students. Furthermore, results indicate that the more time a student spends using their smartphone, the more at risk they are for smartphone addiction and possible academic performance costs.
Keywords:
Smartphones,
study behaviour,
Smartphone addiction,
academic performance,
Students
Conference:
15th Annual Psychology Honours Research Conference , Coffs Harbour, Australia, 4 Oct - 5 Oct, 2018.
Presentation Type:
Research
Topic:
Abstract for 15th Annual Psychology Honours Research Conference
Citation:
Kardash
L and
Winskel
H
(2019). Smartphone use and study behaviour: An Australian and Korean comparison.
Front. Psychol.
Conference Abstract:
15th Annual Psychology Honours Research Conference .
doi: 10.3389/conf.fpsyg.2018.74.00016
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Received:
18 Sep 2018;
Published Online:
27 Sep 2019.
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Correspondence:
Miss. Lauren Kardash, Department of Psychological Science, School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Australia, l.kardash.10@student.scu.edu.au