Date of Award
Fall 9-1-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Kinesiology (PhD)
Department
Kinesiology
First Advisor
Matthew Buns
Second Advisor
Steve Ross
Third Advisor
Denise Harle
Abstract
The purpose of this quantitative research study was to determine the relationship between perfectionism, physical activity, and smartphone addiction among college students. College students are at a pivotal point in their development toward adulthood and understanding the impact of perfectionism, physical activity, and smartphone addiction on their overall well-being is important for their future success. A cross-sectional correlational study via a quantitative survey with the valid measures of the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale- Brief (FMPS-B), the International Physical Health Questionnaire- Short Form (IPAQ-S), and the Smartphone Addiction Scale- Short Version (SAS-SV) were used for data collection. Results concluded that a statistical significant relationship between the variables was not evident; however, the practical application highlighted that college adults studying under the kinesiology umbrella can manage the college experience and balance overall well-being. This study contributes to the kinesiology field as studies specific for this population and variables are lacking and shows the value of understanding the impact of the variables on the college experience. It calls for future research to include a larger sample size with diverse educational pathways to better understand the relationship between perfectionism, physical activity, and smartphone addiction among college adults and their overall well-being to aid in success and a positive college experience.