The Mediating Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Student's Academic Performance
Abstract
The study examined the factors influencing the academic performance
of students in Indonesia. Ease of use and social anxiety are
considered antecedents of smartphone addiction. Data was collected
through an online survey of 100 respondent students in the
city of Malang. Data analysis used GSCA software. The findings
of this study proved that ease of use and social anxiety has an impact
on increasing smartphone addiction behavior. It also reveals
the mediating effect of smartphone addiction played an important
role in students' academic performance. The recommendation for
further researchers is to elaborate on this research model,
especially concerning the concept of smartphone addiction.