Get Smart About Smartphones: A Group Workshop Intervention to Help Youth Athletes Address Problematic Mobile Phone Use

Problematic mobile phone use is a growing concern among youth athletes, with potential negative impacts on their wellbeing and performance. This article presents “Get Smart About Smartphones,” a group workshop intervention designed to address such behaviours. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the workshop targets athletes’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control through fun, interactive activities tailored to their sporting context. The structure, content, and delivery of the intervention are described in detail. Practical recommendations are offered for sport psychologists, coaches, schools, and parents interested in implementing this programme with youth athletes to support healthier phone habits.

青年运动员群体中，问题性手机使用已成为日益凸显的公共健康议题，其可能对运动员的身心健康与运动表现造成负面影响。本文介绍了"Get Smart About Smartphones"（智能手机使用知多少）团体工作坊干预方案，旨在针对性解决上述不良行为。该工作坊以计划行为理论（Theory of Planned Behaviour）为理论基础，通过适配运动员运动场景的趣味互动活动，针对运动员的行为态度、主观规范与感知行为控制三大核心要素开展干预。本文详细阐述了该干预方案的结构、内容与实施细节，并为有意向与青年运动员共同推行该方案、助力其养成更健康手机使用习惯的运动心理学家、教练员、学校与家长群体提供了实操建议。