Experiential Avoidance as a Mediator of the Relationship between Dispositional Mindfulness and Problematic Smartphone Use
George Felix, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Nitin Anand, Binukumar Bhaskarapillai, Ajay Kumar- Microbiology (medical)
- Immunology
- Immunology and Allergy
Abstract
Background:
Experiential avoidance (EA) and mindfulness are the two important transdiagnostic process and outcome variables in psychological formulation and treatment. While smartphones have a large utility value, they also have the potential for adverse impacts on functioning. Studies have separately shown associations among EA, dispositional mindfulness (DM), and problematic smartphone use (PSU). However, there is a lack of study exploring the associations and mediation relationship among these variables together in an Indian context. The current study aims to explore the associations of PSU, DM, EA, and sociodemographic factors; including the mediating effect of EA between DM and PSU in the Indian adult context.
Methods:
Four hundred and thirty-four participants (
Results:
Both EA and DM significantly predicted PSU with a 37% variance; however, DM had an inverse relationship. EA as a mediator could account for a quarter of the effect, PM = 24.4%,
Conclusion:
The current study implicates the monitoring and treatment planning for PSU from a transdiagnostic perspective in the Indian context.