Lying flat to play on smartphone excessively: the role of self-esteem
IntroductionWith the rapid development of their countries, Chinese young people today face intense stress. Some cope by striving for high-quality resources (involution), while others adopt a passive approach, lowering their desires (lying flat). This study explores the relationship between lying fla...
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| description | IntroductionWith the rapid development of their countries, Chinese young people today face intense stress. Some cope by striving for high-quality resources (involution), while others adopt a passive approach, lowering their desires (lying flat). This study explores the relationship between lying flat and problematic smartphone use (PSU), focusing on the role of self-esteem.MethodsWe conducted three studies (N = 886) using both cross-sectional (Study 1) and experimental (Study 2 and Study 3) designs to examine the correlational and causal links between lying flat, self-esteem, and PSU.ResultsThe studies demonstrated a significant relationship between lying flat and PSU, with self-esteem serving as a mediator. Additionally, Study 3 showed a causal effect of self-esteem on smartphone use desire.DiscussionThese findings provide insight into why and how lying flat affects self-esteem and smartphone use behaviors and desires, highlighting the psychological mechanisms behind the trends observed in Chinese youth. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-016a53f00ff643508234c2a53dc84bee2025-02-11T06:59:35ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-02-011610.3389/fpsyg.2025.15168691516869Lying flat to play on smartphone excessively: the role of self-esteemShuhua Zhu0Lishen Wang1Yulu Gan2Department of Development and Planning, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, ChinaSchool of Education Science, Shaoguan University, Shaoguan, ChinaMental Health Education Centre, Zhejiang International Maritime College, Zhoushan, ChinaIntroductionWith the rapid development of their countries, Chinese young people today face intense stress. Some cope by striving for high-quality resources (involution), while others adopt a passive approach, lowering their desires (lying flat). This study explores the relationship between lying flat and problematic smartphone use (PSU), focusing on the role of self-esteem.MethodsWe conducted three studies (N = 886) using both cross-sectional (Study 1) and experimental (Study 2 and Study 3) designs to examine the correlational and causal links between lying flat, self-esteem, and PSU.ResultsThe studies demonstrated a significant relationship between lying flat and PSU, with self-esteem serving as a mediator. Additionally, Study 3 showed a causal effect of self-esteem on smartphone use desire.DiscussionThese findings provide insight into why and how lying flat affects self-esteem and smartphone use behaviors and desires, highlighting the psychological mechanisms behind the trends observed in Chinese youth.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1516869/fulllying flatinvolutionproblematic smartphone useself-esteemmediating role |
| spellingShingle | Shuhua Zhu Lishen Wang Yulu Gan Lying flat to play on smartphone excessively: the role of self-esteem Frontiers in Psychology lying flat involution problematic smartphone use self-esteem mediating role |
| title | Lying flat to play on smartphone excessively: the role of self-esteem |
| title_full | Lying flat to play on smartphone excessively: the role of self-esteem |
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| title_short | Lying flat to play on smartphone excessively: the role of self-esteem |
| title_sort | lying flat to play on smartphone excessively the role of self esteem |
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