Quality of Life, Risk Behavior, and Digital Engagement
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https://doi.org/10.24193/subbpsyped.2025.1.07Keywords:
Quality of Life, Risk-Taking, Apps importanceAbstract
This study examines the relationship between quality of life factors, risk-taking behaviors, and the perceived importance of mobile apps. Regression analysis revealed that quality of life factors explain 10.3% of the variance in risk-taking (R² = 0.103). Satisfaction with learning was negatively associated with risk-taking (β = −0.56, p < .01), while satisfaction with creativity (β = 0.44, p < .05) and friendships (β = 0.41, p < .05) showed positive associations. A second analysis found that quality of life factors explain 8.8% of the variance in app importance (R² = 0.088), with satisfaction with learning (β = 0.11, p = 0.022) and love (β = 0.07, p = 0.014) as significant predictors. These findings highlight how life satisfaction influences both risk-taking and digital engagement.
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