The Effects of smartphone overdependence on mental health of adult learners at LiFE project college: The Mediating Effects of Self-control

The purpose of of this study is to examine the relationship between adult learners at LiFE project college for smartphone overdependence, self-control, and mental health. The study was conducted through an online survey from June 1st to June 20th, 2024, targeting a total of 210 adult learners from K University. 23 copies with inappropriate responses for the purpose of the survey were excluded, and the final analysis was based on 187 completed surveys. The research results first, It was found that there was a statistically significant correlation between adult learners' smartphone overdependence, self-control, and mental health. Second, In the relationship between smartphone overdependence and mental health, self-control was found to have a partial mediating effect. Through this, the development of mental health promotion programs and policies are required through control of adult learners' excessive use of smartphones and self-control support measures.