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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the structural relationship between self-control among middle school students, smartphone addiction and the pontential moderating effect of sports club participation on the connection between self-control and smartphone addiction. Method: Data analysis was carried out through various statistical methods, including frequency analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, reliability analysis, simple regression analysis, correlation analysis, latent mean analysis, structural equation modeling, and multi-group analysis using SPSS Windows version 20.0 and AMOS version 18.0. Results: The key findings are as follows: 1) Delay of gratification had a negative effect on smartphone addiction. 2) Impulse control had a negative influence on smartphone addiction. 3) Emotional regulation had a negative influence on smartphone addiction. 4) The relationship between impulse control and smartphone addiction differed between students participating in a sports club and those not participating in a sports club. Conclusion: In summary, this study reveals that enhancing self-control through sports club participation can be a significant factor in preventing smartphone addiction.