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Table 3 Significant factors associated with higher smart phone addiction and depression scores

From: The relationship between addiction to smartphone usage and depression among adults: a cross sectional study

Variables

Smart phone addiction

Beck depression

 

β (t)

β (t)

 

Adj P-value

Adj P-value

Gender

 Femalea

0.675 (0.461)

−0.355(−0.536)

 Maleb

Adj P = 0.645

Adj P = 0.592

Age

−0.203 (−2.892)

−0.050(−1.582)

 (Years)

Adj P = 0.004*

Adj P = 0.114

Educational level

 Schoola

−1.878 (− 1.077)

− 2.034(− 2.579)

 Universityb

Adj P = 0.282

Adj P = 0.010*

Income

  < $1300a

2.285 (1.398)

−0.781(−1.058)

  ≥ $1300b

Adj P = 0.162

Adj P = 0.291

Smart Phone Addiction

 

0.194 (13.119)

 (%mean score)

–

Adj P < 0.001*

Constant

56.729 (22.33)

7.703 (5.414)

 

Adj P < 0.001*

Adj P < 0.001*

  1. t = Student’s t-test; a: reference group,b: compared group
  2. Abbreviations: β coefficient of determination, Adj adjusted
  3. *Statistically significant at P < 0.05