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- Association Between Digital Addiction and Physical Activity in Korean Adults Across Age Groups: An Analysis of Community Health Survey Data
- Kyungsin Lee, Inmyung Song
- J Prev Med Public Health. 2025;58(3):289-297. Published online January 24, 2025
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.683
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Abstract
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Extensive research has been conducted on digital addiction, particularly concerning internet, gaming, and smartphone use among adolescents and young adults. However, there is limited information about digital addiction in adults, especially in relation to physical activity (PA). This study investigated the prevalence of digital addiction among Korean adults and explored its association with PA across various age groups.
Methods
Using data from the 2023 Community Health Survey (n=231 752), this study estimated the prevalence of digital addiction, defined as experiencing impaired daily functioning due to excessive internet, gaming, or smartphone use. PA was defined as exercise and regular walking. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to examine the association between PA and digital addiction in the full sample and by age group (<40, 40-59, and ≥60 years).
Results
In 2023, the prevalence of digital addiction among adults was estimated to be 12.0%. Significantly higher odds of digital addiction were observed in younger age groups. Individuals who reported perceived stress or depression were at an increased risk for digital addiction. Conversely, PA was linked to a reduced risk of digital addiction, with odds ratios of 0.96 (p<0.05) for exercise and 0.93 (p<0.001) for regular walking. Notably, regular walking was associated with a reduced risk of digital addiction only in the 40-59 age group.
Conclusions
PA, particularly regular walking, is linked to a lower risk of digital addiction in Korean adults. Encouraging regular walking may help reduce digital addiction among middle-aged adults. -
SummaryKorean summary
2023년 지역사회건강조사 자료를 분석한 결과, 한국 19세 이상 성인에서 디지털중독 유병률은 12.0%였으며, 규칙적인 신체활동은 낮은 디지털중독의 위험과 유의한 연관성이 있음을 확인하였다(운동 OR=0.96, p<0.05; 걷기 OR=0.93, p<0.001). 특히 중년층(40~59세)에서 규칙적인 걷기는 디지털중독의 위험 감소와 유의한 관련성을 보였다. 이 결과는 중년층을 대상으로 한 신체활동 증진이 디지털중독의 위험을 낮추는데 기여할 수 있음을 시사한다.Key Message
Previous studies on digital addiction have focused on adolescents and young adults. We found that regular walking was associated with a lower risk of digital addiction, especially among adults aged 40 to 59 years. Physical activity may lower the risk of digital addiction in this age group. -
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- Gaming Disorder in Adults: Associations With Physical Health, Mental Health, and Addictive Health Behaviors in the Czech Population
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