Anxiety mediated the relationship between bullying victimization and internet addiction in adolescents, and family support moderated the relationship

BMC Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

This study aims to discuss anxiety in mediating role between bullying victimization and adolescent internet addiction, the moderating of family support anxiety. A cross-sectional was conducted 5 provinces China by convenience sampling from February March 2024. total 1395 participants (599 boys 796 girls) with an average age 15.86 ± 0.74 years were included final analysis. Subjective data on victimization, anxiety, collected analyzed. moderated mediation model constructed. After controlling for gender, found be a significant predictor addiction (β = 0.130, p < 0.001). Anxiety has complete effect addiction. Specifically, significantly predicted 0.264, 0.417, Family alleviated relationship (β= -0.032, 0.05). Bullying can predict through adolescents, alleviate predictive It is suggested that guardians should provide adequate order reduce negative impact adolescents prevent occurrence

Language: Английский

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Promoting healthy digital device usage: recommendations for youth and parents

World Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(1), P. 1 - 2

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Young people's usage of digital devices is currently a central topic interest for researchers, clinicians and the general public, particularly with regards to impact social media on adolescents' mental health. Notably, duration screen time not primary determinant health outcomes1, 2. Rather, "quality" an individual's device patterns, experiences interactions online, how they correlate other lifestyle variables (e.g., sedentary sleep) appear matter most1, 3, 4. Other than avoiding more clear-cut "online harms" addictive behaviors, cyberbullying, online blackmail or exploitation), there lack consensus youth can improve their time. This in part because details what constitutes "healthy" are unclear, likely differ sociodemographic factors1. Here we sought produce simplified set recommended actions promote healthy usage. We assembled multidisciplinary team individuals expertise across child adolescent health, research, behavior change interventions, public then identified reviewed recently published guideline/recommendation articles, resources reports from independent think tanks – those that included feedback young people themselves. checked these directly actionable advice, rather principles patterns. considered such documents alongside underlying scientific evidence team's experience, order put forward top three tips adolescents. also produced further recommendations parents who wish implement changes family units. As has been increasing worldwide, emerged as concern. best-practice approaches, basis available guidelines, adolescents looking Ultimately, however, managing this issue at societal level will require whole system approach, involving partnerships between governments, companies, care organizations. To propel this, high-quality research urgently needed determine policy makers, take, including perspectives

Language: Английский

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The current clinical approach to feeding and eating disorders aimed to increase personalization of management

World Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(1), P. 4 - 31

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Feeding and eating disorders (FEDs) are a heterogeneous grouping of at the mind-body interface, with typical onset from childhood into emerging adulthood. They occur along spectrum disordered compensatory weight management behaviors, low to high body weight. Psychiatric comorbidities norm. In contrast other major psychiatric disorders, first-line treatments for FEDs mainly psychological and/or nutrition-focused, medications playing minor adjunctive role. Patients, carers clinicians all have identified personalization treatment as priority. Yet, FEDs, evidence base supporting this is limited. Importantly, related behaviors can serious physical consequences may put patient's life risk. these cases, immediate safety risk considerations least period need be prioritized over efforts care. This paper systematically reviews several key domains that relevant characterization individual patient FED aimed management. These include symptom profile, clinical subtypes, severity, staging, complications consequences, antecedent concomitant conditions, social functioning quality life, neurocognition, cognition emotion, dysfunctional cognitive schemata, personality traits, family history, early environmental exposures, recent stigma, protective factors. Where possible, validated assessment measures use in practice identified. The limitations current pointed out, possible directions future research highlighted. also novel approaches providing more fine-grained sophisticated ways personalize such those utilize neurobiological markers. We additionally outline remote measurement technologies designed delineate patients' illness recovery trajectories facilitate development intervention approaches.

Language: Английский

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Demystifying the New Dilemma of Brain Rot in the Digital Era: A Review

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 283 - 283

Published: March 7, 2025

Background/Objectives: The widespread phenomenon of “brain rot”, named the Oxford Word Year 2024, refers to cognitive decline and mental exhaustion experienced by individuals, particularly adolescents young adults, due excessive exposure low-quality online materials, especially on social media. present study is exploratory interpretative in nature, aiming investigate with a focus its key pillars, psychological factors, digital behaviors, impact resulting from overconsumption content. Methods: This employs rapid review approach, examining research published between 2023 2024 across PubMed, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web Science. It explores causes effects brain rot, focusing overuse media, video games, other platforms. Results: findings reveal that rot leads emotional desensitization, overload, negative self-concept. associated such as doomscrolling, zombie scrolling, media addiction, all linked distress, anxiety, depression. These factors impair executive functioning skills, including memory, planning, decision-making. pervasive nature driven dopamine-driven feedback loops, exacerbates these effects. Conclusions: concludes offering strategies prevent controlling screen time, curating content, engaging non-digital activities. Given increasing prevalence engagement, it essential explore variety strategies, mindful technology use, support health well-being. results can guide various stakeholders—policymakers, practitioners, researchers, educators, parents or caregivers—in addressing promoting balanced approach use fosters resilience among adults.

Language: Английский

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Social neuropsychology of epilepsy in the digital age: A narrative review on challenges and opportunities

Epilepsy & Behavior, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 166, P. 110336 - 110336

Published: March 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Parenting Style and Child Internet Addiction in China: Mediation Effect of Parental Active Meditation

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 461 - 461

Published: March 21, 2025

With the rapid advancement of technology, internet addiction among children has become a growing concern, particularly in China. This study examines impact different parenting styles on and role parental mediation relationship Chinese children. A survey 600 families with aged 6 to 17 was conducted 2024. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), results reveal that authoritative is linked lower levels addiction, while authoritarian permissive are associated higher levels. Parental partly mediates this relationship, parents who actively involved their children’s activities showing reduced risk addiction. The findings highlight both style intervention key factors addressing Encouraging alongside active may help mitigate

Language: Английский

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The Relationship between Social Media Use and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents at Senior High School

Journal of Rural Community Nursing Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. 174 - 187

Published: March 25, 2025

Background: Adolescence is a period of rapid change and development, marked by the maturation physiological functions emergence primary secondary sexual characteristics. Without adequate knowledge education on reproductive health, these developments may lead to detrimental behaviors, such as risky behavior. Purpose: This study aims analyze relationship between social media use behavior among adolescents at selected Senior High School in Jember Regency. Methods: research employs quantitative method with descriptive-analytical design using cross-sectional approach. The data collection was conducted through total sampling method, involving 123 students respondents. Data were gathered questionnaire analyzed Kendall's Tau B test. Results: findings reveal that 78% respondents have low level use, 54.4% exhibit less active Statistical analysis showed significant relationship, p-value 0.000 correlation coefficient 0.587, indicating strong positive correlation. Conclusions: shows higher usage associated increased adolescents. highlights importance providing comprehensive health help them distinguish behaviors from negative influences, thereby reducing likelihood engaging Additionally, role parents teachers educating guiding an early age important, their shaped approach supervision they receive.

Language: Английский

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Network analysis of peer attachment and internet addiction among chinese adolescents

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: March 28, 2025

Previous studies have found a correlation between peer attachment and Internet addiction. The three dimensions (peer trust, communication, alienation) of reflect different needs in relationships. This study used network analysis to construct model the primary aim was identify which relationship are most significantly associated with addiction adolescents. A total 782 adolescents (413 girls 369 boys, Mean age = 13.52, SD 1.17) from school participated this study. Basic demographic information obtained through questionnaire. Inventory Parent Peer Attachment Young Addiction Test were measure negatively correlated attachment: trust (r -0.22), communication -0.17), alienation -0.47). central factor model. Prominent symptoms included IA2 ("How often do you neglect household chores spend more time online?") IA12 fear that life without would be boring, empty, joyless?"). acted as bridge Less peers is higher risk becoming addicted Internet. Fostering may encourage engage real-life social activities, thus reducing their reliance on for fulfillment.

Language: Английский

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Current limitations in technology-based cognitive assessment for severe mental illnesses: a focus on feasibility, reliability, and ecological validity

Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19

Published: April 7, 2025

Cognitive impairments are frequently observed in subjects with severe mental illnesses (SMI), leading to a remarkable impact their real-world functioning. Well-validated and gold standard instruments available for the assessment of cognitive deficits, but different limitations should be considered, such as need specific training, lengthy administration times, practice effects, or reliance on subjective reports. Recent advances digital technologies, ecological momentary assessments (EMA), virtual reality (VR), passive phenotyping (DP), offer promising complementary approaches capturing In current mini-review, we examine research gaps that limit application these focus feasibility, reliability validity. EMA may capture functioning by increasing number evaluations throughout day, its use might hindered high participant burden missing data. Furthermore, achieve an accurate interpretation EMA, studies account sampling moment selection biases presence several confounding factors. DP faces significant ethical logistical challenges, including privacy informed consent concerns, well challenges data interpretation. VR could serve platform both more ecologically valid rehabilitation interventions, barriers include technological psychometric limitations, underdeveloped theoretical frameworks, considerations. Addressing issues is crucial ensuring novel technologies can effectively valuable complements traditional neuropsychological batteries.

Language: Английский

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From Words to Wounds: Cyberbullying and Its Influence on Mental Health Across the Lifespan

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(5), P. 619 - 619

Published: May 2, 2025

Cyberbullying can be prevalent across different life stages, with lasting traces on mental health the lifespan. This study aims to (a) explore how cyberbullying is emotionally experienced three distinct age groups and (b) analyze influence of included 883 participants divided into groups: 18–39, 40–59, 60+. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted gather participants’ experiences perspectives. The data then subjected content analysis, which revealed a number themes. first objective following themes: For ages 18–39: feeling ashamed or humiliated (92.4%), withdrawing from friends family, (c) experiencing harassment as positive difficulties rules. 40–59: losing interest in hobbies (89.5%), questioning about things they did not do, sense missing out. 60+: negative thoughts self-talk (91.3%), judged negatively, financially vulnerable. second showed: depressive symptoms (79.7%), easy anger, suicidal behavior. anxiety (93.2%), low self-esteem, use substances. frustration (78.1%), isolation, disturbances sleep eating patterns. highlights significant psychological emotional impact groups, emphasizing need for targeted interventions that address unique challenges faced by individuals at stages. findings underscore importance developing age-specific strategies mitigate effects have perpetrators take responsibility their reckless disregard others, ultimately, themselves.

Language: Английский

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