Mobile phone dependence, loneliness, and psychological resilience among Chinese college students

This research examined mobile phone addiction among Chinese college students, focusing on loneliness and psychological resilience within their digital environment.The study profiled students by sex and grade, assessed their levels of mobile phone addiction, loneliness, and psychological resilience, compared these variables based on students' profiles, explored relationships among the variables, and proposed an intervention program.Using a descriptive survey method, data were collected from Shanghai University students across various majors and grades via the Mobile Phone Addiction Index (MPAI), UCLA Loneliness Scale, and CD-RISC Psychological Resilience Scale.Analytical techniques included ANOVA, independent samples T-test, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis.Results indicated most students were male (51.4%) and belonged to grade 2.00 (29.6%).They exhibited mild phone addiction (Mean = 45.36,SD = 12.71), high loneliness (Mean = 49.20,SD = 3.28), and high resilience (Mean = 82.79,SD = 17.98).Significant differences in mobile phone addiction were found between males and females, with females showing higher resilience and coping abilities.Differences were noted across grades for mobile phone addiction but not for loneliness.Females demonstrated greater adaptability, emotional strength, problem-solving skills, and overall resilience, which were negatively correlated with phone addiction and loneliness.The study concluded that while students showed mild phone addiction and significant loneliness, females exhibited higher resilience.Recommendations included targeted support for lower-grade students and intervention programs focusing on digital well-being, emotional skills, and peer support to enhance resilience and social connections.