Mindfulness, Internet Addiction, and Interpersonal Relationships of Junior High School Students

• Main Authors: Shu-Yao Lee, 李書堯
• Other Authors: Chih-Chao Lai
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/31458985169584130318

碩士 === 國立雲林科技大學 === 應用外語系碩士班 === 102 === This study aims to investigate the relationships among mindfulness, Internet addiction, and interpersonal relationships of junior high school students. The survey sample included 410 participants randomly selected in one of the junior high schools in Taichung City and resulted in 369 valid survey questionnaires. Exploratory factor analysis identified mindfulness, Internet addiction, and interpersonal relationships of junior high school students which comprised the four subscales: Chinese Internet Addiction Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, and Emotional Competence Inventory. The survey data collected were analyzed using factor analysis, structural equation modeling, t-test, and partial correlations. The results showed that females had significantly higher scores in ‘Concentration’ and ‘Overall MAAS’ but lower scores in ‘Self-Criticism’ than males. Males had significantly higher scores in ‘Compulsive symptoms,’ ‘Withdrawal symptoms,’ ‘Tolerance Symptoms,’ ‘Interpersonal &; Health Problems,’ ‘Time Management,’ and ‘Overall CIAS’ but lower scores in ‘Empathy,’ ‘Self-Control,’ ‘Social Skills,’ and ‘Overall ECI’ than females. Partial correlations revealed that MAAS decreased internet addiction and PoA enhanced interpersonal relationships. This study discussed the limitations of the study and provided suggestions for future research.