Musical Habits and Smartphone Addiction of College Students: Mediating Role of Self-Control

Weihong; Michael Gendron; Joo Eng Lee-Partridge

doi:10.47742/ijbssr.v5n4p2

Authors

Weihong Central Connecticut State University
Michael Gendron
Joo Eng Lee-Partridge Central Connecticut State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47742/ijbssr.v5n4p2

Keywords:

Music listening, music playing and creating, smartphone addiction, self-control, music preference, college students

Abstract

This study uses theories of habit and self-control to explore the relationship between musical habits and smartphone addiction among college students. Our findings reveal that self-control mediates this relationship, with individual differences playing a significant role. While musical listening habits, impacted by personal genre preferences, positively impact self-control, active music engagement, through playing an instrument and/or creating music, negatively affects it. We suggest using interventions to promote mindful music engagement to mitigate smartphone addiction. These insights contribute to understanding how music habits influence digital behaviors and offer practical strategies for fostering healthier smartphone use among college populations.

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