Problematic social media use in childhood and adolescence

Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 153, P. 107980 - 107980

Published: Feb. 8, 2024

At the time of writing, about 4.59 billion people use social media with many adolescents using their accounts across a myriad applications and platforms. According to recent statistics, in 2022 individuals spent an average 151 minutes on each day, illustrating global relevance (Dixon, 2022a,b). One pressing questions, internationally, is whether harmful and/or addictive. This question particular importance because teenagers - younger spend considerable these platforms, which have increasingly become integral part lives. Moreover, considering lifespan development, may be particularly vulnerable specific features advertisements shown them Growing prevalence poor mental health young has led recommendations United States routinely screen for anxiety 8-18 year olds, depression suicide risk between 12-18 years age (US Preventive Services Task Force et al., a,b) conditions often accompanying problematic use. The present work not only provides insights into current state literature but also recommendations.

Language: Английский

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Social anxiety and problematic social media use: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 153, P. 107995 - 107995

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Language: Английский

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Six addiction components of problematic social media use in relation to depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms: a latent profile analysis and network analysis

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: May 8, 2023

Abstract Backgrounds Components of addiction (salience, tolerance, mood modification, relapse, withdrawal, and conflict) is the most cited theoretical framework for problematic social media use (PSMU). However, studies criticized its ability to distinguish users from engaged users. We aimed assess association six criteria with depression, anxiety, stress at a symptom level. Methods Ten thousand hundred sixty-eight participants were recruited. Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) was used detect components in PSMU. applied depression-anxiety-stress scale mental distress. Latent profile analysis (LPA) conducted based on BSMAS items. Network (NA) performed determine symptom-symptom interaction PSMU Results (1) divided into five subgroups including occasional (10.6%, n = 1127), regular (31.0%, 3309), high engagement low risk (10.4%, 1115), at-risk (38.1%, 4070), (9.8%, 1047); (2) distress varied markedly across subgroups. Problematic had severe PSMU, symptoms. High scored tolerance salience but displayed little distress; (3) NA showed conflict modification bridge symptoms network, while exhibited weak Conclusions Salience might not New frameworks assessment tools focusing negative consequences usage are needed.

Language: Английский

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People are not becoming “AIholic”: Questioning the “ChatGPT addiction” construct

Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 166, P. 108325 - 108325

Published: March 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Social Media Addiction and Its Relationship with Anxiety and Academic Performance Among Medical and Non-Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Saudi Arabia

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 295 - 295

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Background: Social media (SM) use has become an integral aspect of daily life. Overutilization SM can adversely impact individual’s physical and emotional well-being, especially that students. This study evaluated the potential addiction on anxiety academic performance among university Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted medical ad non-medical students at Qassim University during September 2022–April 2023 after obtaining Ethics Committee’s permission. Raosoft used for calculating sample size, participants were selected through convenience sampling. Both descriptive inferential statistics to analyze interpret results, using SPSS version 25. Results: total 269 participated in study. The majority them male (52%), with a mean age 22.28. main purpose usage entertainment, followed by communication. More than 30% 4–6 h per day, accessing 1–10 times more half feeling they had it affecting their activities sleep. agreed be group discussion (78.1% vs. 71.6%) knowledge sharing (93.7% 90%). However, statistically significant difference observed about level between two groups. negative correlation found cumulative grade point average (CGPA) level. Conclusion: findings suggest both positive effects social anxiety. Continuous education motivation wise is warranted parents, authorities, policymakers.

Language: Английский

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Self-discontinuity in behavioral addictions: A psychodynamic framework

Addictive Behaviors Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100601 - 100601

Published: March 1, 2025

Models based on substance use criteria have been employed to classify maladaptive engagement in various everyday activities as genuine addictions. However, symptom-based models potential limitations, which includes some cases reduced clinical utility and an increased risk of diagnostic inflation. The current article presents alternative psychodynamic theoretical framework elucidate the psychological processes underlying development putative behavioral According this framework, addictions are conceptualized strategies for regulating overwhelming feelings rooted childhood trauma. Exposure trauma may lead segregation unbearable trauma-related mental states from awareness through persistent dissociative processes. Thus, provide individuals with illusory sense control over while simultaneously reinforcing states. compulsive such can be seen attempt at self-medication, though it ultimately exacerbates discontinuities self-experience. This is further illustrated a vignette, highlighting its implications both assessment treatment.

Language: Английский

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Phubbing and its impact on the individual's psychological well-being

Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 248, P. 104388 - 104388

Published: July 3, 2024

Increasingly, smartphones have become a part of people's everyday lives, and are now considered by many to be an indispensable social accessory. Since attachment smartphone could negative psychological consequences, burgeoning new area research has emerged which examines the effects on individuals' well-being. Hence, this study focuses phubbing - one's engagement with during face-to-face conversation another person or group people its association For investigation, quantitative descriptive approach been adopted involving sample 370 women men from Spain between 25 60 years old. The survey was distributed late 2019 first quarter 2020. Phubbing Behaviors Survey conducted, comprising five dimensions (cultural, technological, social, communicational, psychological), total 33 items requiring responses 5-point Likert scale. This used in conjunction General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), consisting four categories (somatic symptoms, dysfunction, anxiety insomnia, severe depression), 7 per category. findings reveal positive correlation depression and, young under old show higher levels somatic symptoms than same age group. demonstrates need raise awareness via health education promote healthy use Internet prevent distress resulting phubbing.

Language: Английский

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The Relationships between Compulsive Internet Use, Alexithymia, and Dissociation: Gender Differences among Italian Adolescents

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(14), P. 6431 - 6431

Published: July 22, 2023

Internet Gaming Disorder, Addiction, Problematic Use and Compulsive cause distress significant impairment in important areas of a person's functioning, particular among young people. The literature has indicated that males show higher levels problematic internet use than females. People can the to avoid or alleviate negative affects; fact, is associated with alexithymia dissociation. Few studies have focused on different stages adolescence, gender differences, relationships between aforementioned variables. This research aims fill this gap. Five hundred ninety-four adolescents aged 13 19 filled Scale, Toronto Alexithymia Adolescents Dissociative Experiences other ad hoc measures. Surprisingly, females reported compulsive compared males. Moreover, they referred more difficulties/symptoms greater No differences across adolescence were found. Different strengths variables found according gender. Moderated mediation analyses dissociation an mediator relation only study shed new light around some related risk factors, order identify develop prevention treatment programs face topical relevant issue.

Language: Английский

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How adolescents lose control over social networks: A process-based approach to problematic social network use

Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 154, P. 108003 - 108003

Published: March 7, 2024

Social networks (SNs) are immensely popular, especially among teenagers, yet our understanding of problematic SNs remains limited. Understanding motivations and patterns use is crucial given the current prevalence use. Perarles et al. (2020) distinguish two behavioral control modes: Model-Free Control, where actions characterized by driven immediate gratification without reflective consideration for long-term consequences, Model-Based enabling planned goal-directed actions. Both modes can lead to social network This study aims delve into underlying motives behind adolescents' participation in SNs, drawing upon theoretical proposal Perales (2020). We conducted four focus groups with adolescents aged 13–17 (50 % female; Mage = 14.5, SD 1.75), comprising public school Catholic private groups. Thematic analysis using Atlas.ti software revealed three themes. The first uncovers characteristics use, including withdrawal, increased usage time, impaired control, salience attentional capture cognitive hijacking. second spotlights motives, emphasizing emotional regulation, finding out what going on, interaction. third theme explores consequences such as compromised academic performance physical harm. In conclusion, addressing both behaviors present a more effective approach confronting challenges fostering healthier online experiences adolescents.

Language: Английский

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Insecure Minds through the Looking Glass: The Mediating Role of Mentalization in the Relationships between Adult Attachment Styles and Problematic Social Media Use

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(3), P. 255 - 255

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Research shows that insecure attachment styles and failures in mentalizing are associated with increased problematic social media use (PSMU). This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of relationships between PSMU within a large sample individuals from community. The involved participation 3600 adult volunteers (2312 females, 64.2%) aged 18 60 years old (M = 29.92; SD 10.68). Participants completed measures assess socio-demographics, styles, mentalization, PSMU. Findings showed secure dismissing predicted reduced levels PSMU, preoccupied fearful were mediated by mentalizing. Thus, may excessively resort as means coping unprocessed mental states. Clinical interventions focus on improving abilities promoting adoption appropriate self-regulation strategies might reduce maladaptive engagement media.

Language: Английский

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