Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
The
field
of
problematic
Internet
use
(PIU)
has
seen
significant
academic
interest
in
recent
years.
In
the
absence
a
universally
accepted
definition
PIU,
multitude
scales
have
been
developed
to
evaluate
it.
Notably,
Generalized
Problematic
Use
Scale
2
(GPIUS-2),
formulated
on
cognitive-behavioral
model
by
Caplan,
emerges
as
instrument
this
domain.
This
research
conducts
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
GPIUS-2.
central
aim
is
assess
its
internal
structure
reliability.
achieved
Cronbach's
alpha
factorial
structure,
which
carried
out
framework
Meta-Analytic
Structural
Equation
Modeling.
results
reveal
high
consistency
GPIUS-2,
support
multidimensional
nature
scale,
provide
evidence
about
presence
generalized
factor
supporting
total
scale
value
indicator
GPIUS.
addition,
study
delineates
potential
areas
for
future
aimed
at
further
refining
validity
Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Aims
While
the
cross-sectional
relationship
between
internet
gaming
disorder
(IGD)
and
depression
is
well-established,
whether
IGD
predicts
future
remains
debated,
underlying
mechanisms
are
not
fully
understood.
This
large-scale,
three-wave
longitudinal
study
aimed
to
clarify
predictive
role
of
in
explore
mediating
effects
resilience
sleep
distress.
Methods
A
cohort
41,215
middle
school
students
from
Zigong
City
was
assessed
at
three
time
points:
November
2021
(T1),
2022
(T2)
2023
(T3).
IGD,
depression,
distress
were
measured
using
standardized
questionnaires.
Multiple
logistic
regression
used
examine
associations
baseline
both
concurrent
subsequent
depression.
Mediation
analyses
conducted
with
T1
as
predictor,
T2
serial
mediators
T3
outcome.
To
test
robustness
findings,
a
series
sensitivity
performed.
Additionally,
sex
differences
mediation
pathways
explored.
Results
(1)
independently
associated
(T1:
adjusted
odds
ratio
[AOR]
=
4.76,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
3.79–5.98,
p
<
0.001),
1
year
later
(T2:
AOR
1.42,
CI:
1.16–1.74,
0.001)
2
years
(T3:
1.24,
1.01–1.53,
0.042);
(2)
multiple
effect
identified
The
60.7%
unadjusted
model
33.3%
model,
accounting
for
distress,
other
covariates.
our
findings
supported
by
various
analyses;
(3)
Sex
observed
roles
resilience,
being
higher
boys
compared
girls.
Conclusions
significant
predictor
adolescents,
serving
key
mediators.
Early
identification
targeted
interventions
may
help
prevent
Intervention
strategies
should
prioritize
enhancing
improving
quality,
particularly
among
risk.
Acta Psychologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
247, P. 104306 - 104306
Published: May 11, 2024
Social
media
use
(SMU)
is
a
significant
part
of
many
people's
everyday
life.
Research
around
the
globe
describes
an
increase
addictive
SMU
tendencies
since
COVID-19
outbreak.
The
present
work
combines
available
findings
in
"Vicious
Circle
Media
Use
and
Mental
Health"
model
to
explain
how
social
(SM)
activity
can
contribute
development
tendencies,
which
consequences
they
have
for
mental
health,
prevent
them.
Following
model,
interplay
between
risk
factors
negative
experiences
caused
by
daily
hassles
unexpected
global
traumatic
events,
(dimension
"quality"),
SM
flow
directly
through
"vicious
circle".
Time
spent
on
"quantity"),
symptoms
depression
anxiety,
personality
trait
narcissism
circle
as
moderators.
Symptoms
stress,
insomnia,
suicide-related
outcomes
are
described
potential
SMU.
Based
longitudinal
intervention
studies,
conscious
reduction
time
physical
activity,
well
positive
health
mindfulness
identified
protective
that
reduce
tendencies.
contributes
better
understanding
Implications
future
research
praxis,
specifically
programs
therapeutic
treatment
discussed.
Public Health Nursing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(5), P. 933 - 942
Published: July 1, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
show
the
association
between
internet
addiction
(IA),
sleep
quality,
and
psycho-social
problems
among
secondary
school
students
DESIGN:
A
cross-sectional,
descriptive,
correlational
design
was
used.
The Turkish Online Journal of Design Art and Communication,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 1099 - 1114
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
1990’lı
yıllar
ile
psikiyatristler
davranışsal
bağımlılıktan
bahsetmeye
başlamıştır.
Modern
yaşam
teknoloji
bütünleştiğinden
beri
yeni
bağımlılık
türleri
tanımlanmıştır.
Bunlardan
biri
de
tabanlı
bir
halk
sorunu
olan
sosyal
medya
bağımlılığıdır.
İnternetin
kullanım
oranlarının
artması
arasında
bağımlılıkların
sayısının
artabileceğine
yönelik
endişe
oluşturmuştur.
2022
yılı
itibari
bağımlılıklar
altında
diğer
tanımlanmamış
bozuklar
kategorisi
açılmıştır.
Klinik
ve
patolojik
olarak
bağımlılığın
tanı
kriterlerini
taşıyan
bağımlılığının
bu
kategoriye
alınması
için
çalışmalar
Alanyazında
kriterleri,
tedavi
iyileşme
yöntemlerinin
proaktif
madde
bağımlılığı
gibi
geniş
şekilde
incelenmediğine
eleştiriler
yer
almaktadır.
Bu
araştırma
alanyazında
bulunan
açıklığı
gidermek
üzere
nitel
desen
literatür
taraması
tekniğinde
derleme
hazırlanmıştır.
Araştırma
sonunda,
beyni
etkilediği,
fiziksel
psikolojik
sorunlara
neden
olduğu
belirlenmiştir.
Araştırmanın
başka
soncunda
ise
türünün
kriterleri
tekniklerinin
örtüştüğü
saptanmıştır.
Araştırmacı,
bağımlılığından
kurtulmak
kişiye,
aileye,
devlete
politikalara
dizi
öneri
sıralamış
gelecekte
yapılabilecek
araştırmalar
çeşitli
açılardan
tavsiyeler
bulunmuştur.
Psychiatry Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(9), P. 994 - 1006
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Objective
Traumatic
experiences
and
stressful
life
events
have
crippling
outcomes
on
individuals’
psychiatric
disorders
are
also
frequently
comorbid
with
addictive
behaviors.
This
study
aims
to
propose
a
mediation
model
examine
the
association
between
coronavirus
disease-2019
(COVID-19)-related
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD)
social
media
addiction
(SMA)
among
university
students,
mediating
role
of
fear
missing
out
(FoMO).Methods
A
cross-sectional
856
students
(mean
age
19.2
years;
67.9%
female)
was
conducted
in
China.
The
COVID-19-related
PTSD
scale,
FoMO
Bergen
Social
Media
Addiction
Scale
were
used,
addition
an
online
questionnaire
addressing
participants’
sociodemographic
information.
Descriptive
statistics
correlations
SPSS
21.0.
Structural
Equation
Model
(SEM)
AMOS
21.0
performed
assess
hypothesized
mode.
bootstrap
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
computed
test
significance
effect.Results
SEM
demonstrated
that
symptoms
significantly
negatively
influenced
SMA
(β=0.247,
p<0.001),
positively
affected
students’
(β=0.341,
partially
mediated
SMA.
effect
0.176,
bootstrapping
CI=0.123,
0.235.Conclusion
main
effects
identified,
providing
intervention
strategies
for
mental
health
professionals
how
reduce
risk
when
confronting
future
traumatic
public
crises.