Predictors of Smartphone Addiction in Teacher Candidates: Self-Control and Communication Skills

Year 2023, Volume: 10 Issue: 1, 47 - 62, 15.08.2023

Mehmet Enes Sağar , Süleyman Sağar

https://doi.org/10.59409/ojer.1248743

Cited By: 2

Abstract

In this study, the predictive role of self-control and communication skills on smartphone addiction levels of teacher candidates was examined. The research was conducted based on the relational survey model. The research group consisted of 378 teacher candidates, 181 (45.9%) males and 197 (54.1%) females. The average age of the research group is 15.82. “Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version”, “Brief Self-Control Scale”, “Communication Skills Scale”, and “Personal Information Form” were used as data collection tools. The data obtained in the study were analyzed by the multiple linear regression analysis (stepwise) method. As a result of the research, it was determined that the variables of self-control and communication skills significantly predicted smartphone addiction.

Keywords

Teacher candidates, smartphone addiction, self-control, communication skills

Supporting Institution

YOK

Project Number

YOK

Thanks

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