The Impact of Personality Stability on Smartphone Addiction Among College Students

The rapid progress of information technology has led to a steady rise in the diversity and ubiquity of smartphones. College students are increasingly using cell phones to access social media, as they are no longer under parental control. Therefore, the harmful effects of excessive smartphone usage are becoming increasingly noticeable, resulting in the regular emergence of various psychological problems. It is crucial to analyze the relationship between the personality traits of college students and their smartphone addiction in this specific situation. A total of 375 sets of valid survey questionnaires were obtained from college students in Mianyang City, China. The data was analyzed using SmartPLS 4.1 software. Research findings indicate that college students with a stable personality are less prone to developing smartphone addiction.