Associations of problematic internet use, weight-related self-stigma, and nomophobia with physical activity: findings from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Malaysia

• Main Authors: Liu, Wei, Chen, Jung-Sheng, Gan, Wan Ying, Poon, Wai Chuen, Tung, Serene En Hui, Lee, Ling Jun, Xu, Ping, Chen, I-Hua, Griffiths, Mark D., Lin, Chung-Ying
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100433/; https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12135

Insufficient physical activity is a common problem for university students because they may engage in sedentary lifestyle owing to excessive time spent on their smartphones and social media use. This may result in problematic internet use (PIU) and nomophobia (fear of not having a mobile phone). Mor...