Music Intervention in Exercise and Sport on Problematic Smartphone Use, Psychopathological Symptoms Among College Students

The Effect of Music Intervention in Exercise and Sport on Problematic Smartphone Use, Psychopathological Symptoms, Self-Esteem, and Impulsivity Traits Among College Students in China

This study is to examine the effect of music intervention in exercise and sport on problematic smartphone use, psychopathological symptoms, self-esteem, and impulsivity traits in smartphone users among Chinese college students. The aim is to compare the effects of the combination of exercise and sport with fast-tempo music, slow-tempo music, and no music.

Inclusion Criteria:

• University students aged between 18 and 25 years old (male or female)
• No cognitive impairment and able to complete the questionnaire clearly

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students with recent injuries such as broken bones, congenital diseases such as heart disease, or other status conditions that prevent them from playing moderate-to-high-intensity sports
• Excluded students with mental diseases, physical disabilities, or those who were unable or unwilling to participate in the trial