Relationship between Physical Activity and WhatsApp Addiction among Athletes and Non Athletes of University Level Early Adults

Authors

  • Sidra Zafar Ali M.Sc. Physical Education & Sports Sciences student at Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Dr. Asif Ali Associate Professor, (Corresponding Author) Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-III)43

Keywords:

Athletes, Early Adults, Non-Athletes, Physical Activity, Social Media, University Students, WhatsApp Addiction

Abstract

This university-level study examined into the connection between physical activity and WhatsApp addiction in young individuals. 100 university student-athletes and 100 university student-non-athletes from three universities participated in a cross-sectional survey. Data was collected using the demographic factors, Bergen's Social Media Addiction Scale, and short version of (Ipaq) International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Mean WhatsApp addiction score for non-athletes was substantially greater than that of their peers who were athletes, according to an examination of independent samples T-test results. The findings suggested that physical activity can aid in reducing university students' addiction to WhatsApp. It is also likely to imply that interventions aimed at promoting physical activity may work as a deterrent to addictive social media behavior in young adults enrolled in universities, such as WhatsApp addiction.

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): July to September

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2023-08-25

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Ali, S. Z., & Ali, A. (2023). Relationship between Physical Activity and WhatsApp Addiction among Athletes and Non Athletes of University Level Early Adults. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 4(3), 436–446. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4-III)43

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): July to September

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