Main Findings of the Study
This study looked at how physical activity can help college students who are addicted to their mobile phones. It found that a mix of badminton and fancy rope skipping was more effective than just playing badminton alone or doing nothing at all.
What Worked?
- The combined physical activity program significantly reduced mobile phone addiction in students.
- Students showed improvements in areas like withdrawal symptoms, loss of control, and escapism.
- Better emotion regulation and positive coping strategies helped students manage their phone use.
What Didn’t Work?
- Single-form exercise (like just playing badminton) was not as effective as the combined activities.
- Simply maintaining usual activities did not help reduce phone addiction.
How Does This Help Patients and Clinics?
These findings suggest that clinics and universities can help students by encouraging them to participate in combined physical activities. This can lead to better mental health and improved academic performance.
Real-World Opportunities
- Hospitals and clinics can create exercise programs that include multiple activities to engage students.
- Universities can promote sports and physical activities as part of their wellness programs.
- Health professionals can offer workshops on the benefits of physical activity for reducing phone addiction.
Measurable Outcomes to Track
- Levels of mobile phone addiction before and after the program.
- Improvements in emotional regulation and coping strategies.
- Student participation rates in physical activity programs.
AI Tools to Consider
- AI-driven apps can help track students’ physical activity and mobile phone usage.
- Chatbots can provide support and reminders for students to engage in physical activities.
Step-by-Step Plan for Clinics
- Start by assessing the current level of mobile phone addiction among students.
- Introduce a small pilot program with combined physical activities like badminton and rope skipping.
- Gather feedback from participants on their experiences and improvements.
- Expand the program based on feedback and success rates.
- Regularly track and report on measurable outcomes to evaluate effectiveness.
Further Reading
For more details on this research, you can read the full study here.
