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<p>The increasing prevalence of mobile phone addiction (MPA) has raised concerns about its psychological and behavioural consequences, especially among individuals with a history of emotional neglect (EN). While prior studies have linked childhood emotional neglect to various forms of addiction, gender differences in this relationship remain underexplored.&#xa0;This study investigates the relationship between emotional neglect and mobile phone addiction, focusing on gender differences. We employ Bayesian Structural Equation Modelling (BSEM) to explore these complex relationships, offering a more nuanced understanding than traditional methods.&#xa0;A sample of 423 undergraduate students (Mage = 19.62, SD = 0.928) participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants completed self-report measures assessing childhood trauma and mobile phone addiction. BSEM was used to analyse the data and test the hypothesised relationship between childhood emotional neglect and mobile phone addiction in adulthood.&#xa0;Females reported significantly higher levels of MPA compared to males, despite similar levels of emotional neglect across genders. Moderate and high levels of emotional neglect were modestly associated with increased MPA in the full sample. Gender-specific analyses showed that all levels of EN were associated with increased MPA in females, while in males, only moderate and high levels of EN were significantly linked to MPA. The BSEM models demonstrated good fit and convergence, supporting the robustness of these findings.&#xa0;The study highlights the importance of considering gender differences when examining the impact of emotional neglect on mobile phone addiction. Females appear more susceptible to MPA across all levels of EN, possibly due to their greater tendency toward internalise emotional distress. The use of BSEM provided valuable insights, underscoring its utility in psychological research. These findings contribute to understanding how early life experiences shape behavioural outcomes and emphasise the need for gender-sensitive approaches in preventing and treating mobile phone addiction.</p>

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Influence of childhood emotional neglect on adult mobile phone addiction: a bayesian structural equation modeling approach

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    2026年1月23日

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  • Anna Ma,
  • Jie Li,
  • Shuangxi Guo,
  • Xiaolei Gao,
  • Yan Yang,
  • Kunming Cao,
  • Jestoni D. Maniago,
  • Lina Wang

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The increasing prevalence of mobile phone addiction (MPA) has raised concerns about its psychological and behavioural consequences, especially among individuals with a history of emotional neglect (EN). While prior studies have linked childhood emotional neglect to various forms of addiction, gender differences in this relationship remain underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between emotional neglect and mobile phone addiction, focusing on gender differences. We employ Bayesian Structural Equation Modelling (BSEM) to explore these complex relationships, offering a more nuanced understanding than traditional methods. A sample of 423 undergraduate students (Mage = 19.62, SD = 0.928) participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants completed self-report measures assessing childhood trauma and mobile phone addiction. BSEM was used to analyse the data and test the hypothesised relationship between childhood emotional neglect and mobile phone addiction in adulthood. Females reported significantly higher levels of MPA compared to males, despite similar levels of emotional neglect across genders. Moderate and high levels of emotional neglect were modestly associated with increased MPA in the full sample. Gender-specific analyses showed that all levels of EN were associated with increased MPA in females, while in males, only moderate and high levels of EN were significantly linked to MPA. The BSEM models demonstrated good fit and convergence, supporting the robustness of these findings. The study highlights the importance of considering gender differences when examining the impact of emotional neglect on mobile phone addiction. Females appear more susceptible to MPA across all levels of EN, possibly due to their greater tendency toward internalise emotional distress. The use of BSEM provided valuable insights, underscoring its utility in psychological research. These findings contribute to understanding how early life experiences shape behavioural outcomes and emphasise the need for gender-sensitive approaches in preventing and treating mobile phone addiction.