Internet addiction, loneliness, and academic burnout among Chinese college students: a mediation model DOI Creative Commons

Junwang Gu,

Ping Wu, Yating Luo

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Aug. 17, 2023

Background The dynamics of education and student life have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Our society, especially system, has become largely dependent on Internet. This paradigm shifts took place in last few decades. As such, there are various ways which we cannot comprehend impact that Internet can psychology, how multiple other factors could influence that. addiction its relationship with academic burnout, along loneliness, all essential must be discussed candidly post-COVID-19 era. Hence, objective this study was, therefore, to explore between addiction, burnout among Chinese college students as well mediating role loneliness. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey at university from October November 2022. In total, 810 valid respondents were selected via random cluster sampling using well-established Addiction, Loneliness, Academic Burnout Scale. primary approach mediation analysis structural equation modeling testing examined relationships three components. Results responsible for students. Loneliness partially mediates burnout. mediated way, different types loneliness contribute Conclusion Psychological interventions emotional prevention, critical aspects problem accompanied causal possibly two-way nature, needs further explored next future.

Language: Английский

Prevalence of Internet Addiction during the COVID-19 Outbreak and Its Risk Factors among Junior High School Students in Taiwan DOI Open Access

Min‐Pei Lin

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 17(22), P. 8547 - 8547

Published: Nov. 18, 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has significantly disrupted normal activities globally. During this epidemic, people around the world were expected to encounter several mental health challenges. In particular, Internet addiction may become a serious issue among teens. Consequently, study aimed examine prevalence of and identify psychosocial risk factors during COVID-19 outbreak. This was constructed using cross-sectional design with 1060 participants recruited from junior high school students Taiwan stratified cluster sampling methods. Taiwan’s first case diagnosed on 28 January 2020. New cases exploded rapidly in February, as result, surveyed March 2 through 27 found be 24.4% period. High impulsivity, virtual social support, older age, low subjective well-being, family function, alexithymia all independently predictive forward logistic regression analyses. rate Results can used help organizations educational agencies programs that will prevent adolescents pandemic.

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Prevalence and risk factors of internet gaming disorder and problematic internet use before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: A large online survey of Japanese adults DOI Creative Commons
Taiki Oka, Toshitaka Hamamura,

Yuka Miyake

et al.

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 142, P. 218 - 225

Published: Aug. 4, 2021

Internet gaming disorder (IGD) and problematic internet use (PIU) are becoming increasingly detrimental to modern society, with serious consequences for daily functioning. IGD PIU may be exacerbated by lifestyle changes imposed the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigated in during pandemic risk factors them. is a part of larger online smartphone Japan, originally planned 2019, expanded August 2020 include impact COVID-19. 51,246 adults completed an survey (August 2020), Japan. Of these, 3,938 had also before onset (December 2019) were used as population determine how has influenced PIU. was assessed using Gaming Disorder Scale (IGDS). measured Compulsive Use (CIUS). The prevalence probable COVID-19 4.1% overall [95%CI, 3.9%–4.2%] (N = 51,246), 8.6% among younger people (age < 30), 1–2.5% higher than reported Probable 7.8% 7.6%–8.1%], 17.0% 15.9%–18.2%] people, 3.2–3.7% Comparisons pandemic, revealed that increased 1.6 times, 1.5 times (IGD: χ2 619.9, p .001, PIU: 594.2, .001). Youth 30) infection strongly associated exacerbation (odds ratio, 2.10 1.18 3.75] 5.67 1.33 24.16]). appear aggravated In particular, persons infected at Disorder. Prevention treatment these problems needed.

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The Relationship Between Empirical Avoidance, Anxiety, Difficulty Describing Feelings and Internet Addiction Among College Students: A Moderated Mediation Model DOI
Zhenxiu Yi, Wenqian Wang, Ning Wang

et al.

The Journal of Genetic Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

With the increasing detection rate of Internet addiction in college students, correlation between and emotional problems is further strengthened. Therefore, it crucial to actively investigate mechanisms underlying students' internet foster their healthy development. This study establishes a moderated mediation model based on relationships among experiential avoidance, addiction, anxiety, difficulty describing feelings explore link avoidance mediating role moderating effect feelings. The collected data from 1,591 Chinese students across seven provinces (municipalities), utilizing measures such as Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire, Addiction Scale, Anxiety Subscale, Difficulty Describing Feelings Scale. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted potential behind addiction. results indicated that significantly predicts with anxiety relationship Additionally, moderate anxiety. These findings suggest disorders are risk factors recommends enhancing psychological counseling other intervention interventions for

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Impulsivity Mediates Associations Between Problematic Internet Use, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms in Students: A Cross-Sectional COVID-19 Study DOI Creative Commons
Julija Gečaitė-Stončienė, Aušra Saudargienė, Aistė Pranckevičienė

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 28, 2021

Background: Problematic internet use (PIU) is a serious global mental health issue that especially manifested during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Engagement in PIU as an impulsive coping with distress may pose long-lasting threat to develop anxiety and depressive disorders. The first aim of our study was investigate prevalence symptoms COVID-19 pandemic among university students Lithuania. second test hypothesis affects through mediating role impulsivity. Methods: cross-sectional comprised 619 (92.9% females 7.1% males) mean age 22 ± 3 years who participated online survey from May November, 2020. Participants completed following scales: Internet Use Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire-7, Patient Health Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11. K-means cluster analysis one-way multivariate variance were used for group comparison terms time habit change Structural equation modeling applied examine effect impulsivity association between distress, while controlling age. Results: In sum, 45.1% participants reported 38.1% had markedly expressed 43.6% moderate severe symptoms. During 76% at least increase their time. significantly higher frequent users. results structural equational showed statistically significant on subjective depression symptoms, both mediated via Conclusions: pandemic, PIU, are highly prevalent students. Findings also suggest relationships These underscore importance inclusion factor studies analyzing longitudinal effects

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Prevalence of mental health problems among college students in mainland China from 2010 to 2020: A meta-analysis DOI Open Access

Yumeng CHEN,

Yali Zhang,

Guoliang YU

et al.

Advances in Psychological Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 30(5), P. 991 - 1004

Published: March 25, 2022

College students are a huge part and an important member of the young people. Their physical mental health not only directly affects their own long-term development, but also has significant influence on future nation. Therefore, college become focus families, schools even whole society. In recent years, some studies have conducted meta-analyses prevalence certain problem (such as depression sleep problem) among in China, such cannot reflect status comprehensively. And previous current contemporary students’ health. Furthermore, selection moderator variables was comprehensive enough to reveal key factors affecting prevalence. we employed meta-analysis this study estimate typical problems mainland China from 2010 2020, moderating effects publication year, measurement tools detection standards, time, region, birthplace, child or were further analyzed. For indicators, divided into two categories: internalizing externalizing problems. The indicators include anxiety, depression, problem, somatization, suicidal ideation, while nonsuicidal self-injury suicide attempt.
Through process literature search selection, 128 (136 effect sizes) 237 (244 56 (58 49 (49 31 (31 self-injury, 51 (51 8 (8 attempt included study. Homogeneity test indicated that random model appropriate for meta-analysis. p-curve analysis illustrated no bias. Ultimately, results main showed rates 23.5%, 20.8%, 16.2%, 13.7%, 10.8%, 4.5%, 2.7%, respectively. indicate problems, especially emotional more serious Chinese compared
The (1) increased significantly last decade, self-harm declined significantly; (2) somatization varied between ideation differed extent depending time. fluctuation accounted by tools, standards (3) There existed obvious regional differences with feature worst western better northeastern central China. (4) demographical including gender, not, birthplace difference, which urban rural areas critical influencing
In summary, employing method meta-analysis, is first systematically investigate 2020. clarified controversy over inconsistent explored reasons findings. Thus, conducive promoting subsequent educational practice.

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Relationship between smartphone addiction and eating disorders and lifestyle among Chinese college students DOI Creative Commons
Wang Jun, Qinghong Hao, Wei Peng

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: May 19, 2023

Smartphone addiction has been a matter of serious concern among society and parents because its high incidence negative effects. This study aimed to determine the association between smartphone eating disorders lifestyle changes college students.The present article is descriptive, cross-sectional involving 1,112 students from several universities in Chengdu, China. The data were collected by using Chinese version Mobile Phone Addiction Index (MPAI) Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26). In addition, information on sociodemographic, lifestyle, use obtained through self-administered questionnaire.The prevalence involved was 22.6%, which 10.4% at risk for disorders. Female had higher MPAI scores EAT-26 than male (p < 0.001). proportion with significantly that female 0.05). total others correlation analysis indicated positively correlated scores, depression anxiety, difficulty falling asleep night, frequency fast food drinking carbonated soft drink 0.01). negatively skipping breakfast physical activity 0.05).Smartphone associated disorders, habits, lifestyle. influence dietary habits needs be considered prevention development an intervention students.

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Anxiety predicts internet addiction, which predicts depression among male college students: A cross-lagged comparison by sex DOI Creative Commons
Xiaoqian Xie, Hui Cheng, Zi Chen

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

Objectives Internet addiction has become an increasingly serious public health issue, putting young people at particular risk of psychological harm. This study aimed to analyze the interactions between college students’ depression, anxiety, and explore how these differ men women. Methods A 6-month follow-up was conducted on 234 students using Self-Rating Depression Scale, Self-rating Anxiety Revised Chen Addiction Scale. Results Depression, were positively correlated ( p &lt; 0.01). can predict that depression. Moreover, anxiety had a significant predictive effect among men. Conclusion predicts addiction, depression male students. These findings may better inform future intervention strategies. Particularly, interventions address by focusing role especially

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Artificial intelligence significantly facilitates development in the mental health of college students: a bibliometric analysis DOI Creative Commons

Jing Chen,

Dongfeng Yuan,

Ruotong Dong

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: March 7, 2024

Objective College students are currently grappling with severe mental health challenges, and research on artificial intelligence (AI) related to college health, as a crucial catalyst for promoting psychological well-being, is rapidly advancing. Employing bibliometric methods, this study aim analyze discuss the AI in student health. Methods Publications pertaining were retrieved from Web of Science core database. The distribution publications analyzed gage predominant productivity. Data countries, authors, journal, keywords using VOSViewer, exploring collaboration patterns, disciplinary composition, hotspots trends. Results Spanning 2003 2023, encompassed 1722 publications, revealing notable insights: (1) gradual rise annual reaching its zenith 2022; (2) Journal Affective Disorders Psychiatry Research emerged most productive influential sources field, significant contributions China, United States, their affiliated higher education institutions; (3) primary issues depression anxiety, machine learning having widest range applications; (4) an imperative enhanced international interdisciplinary collaboration; (5) factors influencing applications. Conclusion This provides succinct yet comprehensive overview facilitating nuanced understanding prospective applications Professionals can leverage discern advantages, risks, potential impacts critical field.

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AI in the Classroom: Insights from Educators on Usage, Challenges, and Mental Health DOI Creative Commons
Julie A. Delello, Woonhee Sung, Kouider Mokhtari

et al.

Education Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 113 - 113

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

This study examines educators’ perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, focusing on their familiarity with AI tools, integration into teaching practices, professional development needs, the influence institutional policies, and impacts mental health. Survey responses from 353 educators across various levels countries revealed that 92% respondents are familiar AI, utilizing it to enhance efficiency streamline administrative tasks. Notably, many reported students using tools like ChatGPT for assignments, prompting adaptations methods promote critical thinking reduce dependency. Some saw AI’s potential stress through automation but others raised concerns about increased anxiety social isolation reduced interpersonal interactions. highlights a gap leading some establish own guidelines, particularly matters such as data privacy plagiarism. Furthermore, identified significant need focused literacy ethical considerations. study’s findings suggest necessity longitudinal studies explore long-term effects outcomes health underscore importance incorporating student perspectives thorough understanding role education.

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Psychological distress and internet addiction following the COVID-19 outbreak: Fear of missing out and boredom proneness as mediators DOI Open Access

Leilei Liang,

Chuanen Li,

Cuicui Meng

et al.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 40, P. 8 - 14

Published: March 20, 2022

Language: Английский

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