A Positive View of Excessive Smartphone Utilization and Its Relationship With Other Academic-Related Variables Within the Online Course Setting

Abstract

The continual use of smartphones is a global problem that requires scholars’ attention. This study investigates the impact of excessive smartphone use, self-regulation, and procrastination on students’ online academic performance. A total of n = 238 university students participated in the study. Mean comparisons unveiled clear discrepancy scores on procrastination, self-regulation, and daily hours spent on smartphones between the smartphone-addicted and non-addicted students. Structural Equation Modeling helps us to answer our hypothesis. Unusually, smartphone use had a significant and positive effect on online students’ academic performance. Also, the study provides a better understanding of the procrastination factor that significantly impacts students’ smartphone use and online academic performance. Results are discussed considering possible interventions at the academic level.

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Smartphone use self-regulation procrastination grade point average UAE

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