Associations Between Behavioral Addictions and Mental Health Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Current Addiction Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 565 - 587

Published: March 14, 2024

Abstract Purpose of Review The COVID-19 pandemic has promoted behavioral changes and elevated mental distress. Addictive behaviors often increased, generating health problems. present study’s primary aim was to investigate associations between different types addictions (including addictions, related conditions, phenomena) secondary aims were: (i) identify possible sources heterogeneity (ii) explore potential moderators in Recent Findings Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), studies from the period December 2019 May 2023 were sought PubMed , Scopus ISI Web Knowledge Google Scholar its first ten pages. articles’ relevance screened evaluated. included papers’ quality assessed according Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Fisher’s Z scores computed magnitudes I 2 indices used estimate levels meta-analysis. Among 85 (N = 104,425 23 countries; mean age 24.22 years; 60.77% female), most internet-related phenomena (28 on social media, 25 internet, smartphone, 12 gaming). pooled estimation showed that higher internet use (regardless type) associated with more problems which type). Moderator analyses almost no variables affected founded associations. Summary Most focused behaviors, suggesting relationships specific during pandemic. Moreover, found systematic review meta-analysis comparable identified conducted before How help people reduce address concerns are important topics healthcare providers.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between physical activity and Internet addiction among adolescents in western China: a chain mediating model of anxiety and inhibitory control

Psychology Health & Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(9), P. 1602 - 1618

Published: May 21, 2024

This study aims to investigate the mediating effect of anxiety and inhibitory control in relationship between physical activity Internet addiction (IA) among adolescents. A total 951 adolescents from western China completed a self-report survey assessing activity, anxiety, control, IA. Descriptive analysis, correlation mediation analysis were conducted using SPSS software Process plug-in. Controlling for age, gender, only child status, findings revealed negative association Moreover, positively correlated with Additionally, exhibited positive control. Notably, directly negatively predicted IA adolescents, while also indirectly predicting it through contributes deeper understanding mechanisms that underlie complex effects on

Language: Английский

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Specific Internet Disorders in University Students in Taiwan and Hong Kong: Psychometric Properties with Invariance Testing for the Traditional Chinese Version of the Assessment of Criteria for Specific Internet-Use Disorders (ACSID-11)

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Clinical nurses’ work procrastination and smartphone addiction: a potential profile study

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

Published: July 31, 2024

In the medical field, effective time management by clinical nurses is crucial for enhancing quality of patient care. However, in recent years, with increasing work pressure nurses, procrastination has become a prevalent issue. Many use smartphones as way to alleviate stress and manage emotions, but excessive smartphone could exacerbate procrastination, thereby jeopardizing safety healthcare quality. Therefore, understanding current state among its heterogeneity, exploring impact addiction demographic factors on different aspects nurse hold significant importance improving care

Language: Английский

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The relationship between family functioning and social media addiction among university students: a moderated mediation model of depressive symptoms and peer support

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: June 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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Smartphone Addiction and Social Media Addiction

Advances in human and social aspects of technology book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 149 - 178

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

This chapter examines the psychological, behavioural, and social consequences of smartphone addiction, phone snubbing, media addiction. It explores machinations that drive such as variable reinforcement schedules reward systems, how they affect our interpersonal relationships mental health. The also identifies best practices in current research case studies, well trends suggest effective interventions to help guide psychologists health professionals when dealing with issues. underscores importance interdisciplinary efforts order address issues digital addiction successfully. shares perspectives from multi-dimensional behavior scale (MABS), which includes biological, environmental factors, cognitive behavioral patterns, motivation, readiness for change.

Language: Английский

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Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) Across China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran: Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Measurement Invariance, and Network Analysis

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 14, 2023

Abstract The popularity and advancement of smartphones generate a new phenomenon smartphone addiction. To promote early identification individuals at risk addiction, healthcare providers could assess if an individual has nomophobia (i.e., anxiety worry having no hand). present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) across four countries: China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran. Via cross-sectional design convenience sampling, 7871 participants (5969 Chinese, 534 Bangladeshi, 666 Pakistani, 702 Iranian) completed NMP-Q. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) network were used examine NMP-Q countries. CFA identified four-factor structure (Tucker-Lewis index = 0.934, comparative fit 0.943, standardized root mean square residual 0.037, error approximation 0.079) for NMP-Q, was measurement invariant genders Network results supported findings via visualized correlations among items. consistently found in countries Iran, indicating that includes specific domains. Measurement invariance suggests may effectively

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Narrative Review

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27(11), P. 771 - 797

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

Social media use is ubiquitous to the lives of children and adolescents. The body research investigating its potential impact on mental health has risen exponentially. We systematically reviewed present literature exploring linkages between social symptoms depression anxiety in this vulnerable group. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-analyses framework, articles were searched across Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO databases from inception February 2024. Quantitative studies with as exposure anxiety/depressive outcomes adolescents 5-18 years age included. Of 4850 retrieved, 67 fulfilled inclusion criteria. most frequent measures "time spent media" "frequency use." Depressive outcome 61 studies, whereas was measured 27 studies. Most fair quality (

Language: Английский

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Internet use and its association with physical activity among adolescents in Beni Municipality, Myagdi, Nepal

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(5), P. e0302456 - e0302456

Published: May 3, 2024

Introduction Adolescence is a critical phase marked by distinct health and developmental needs rights. It represents pivotal time for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, emotional regulations, relationship management. However, recent surge in internet usage among adolescents has been observed, leading to concerning decline physical activity. This study aims evaluate level activity its correlation with use adolescents. Materials methods A cross-sectional study, conducted within educational institutions Beni, Nepal, utilized self-structured questionnaire collect data on levels associated factors. The between independent variables was assessed through chi-square test, regression analysis employed quantify strength this association. Results revealed that 75.3% (out 385) exhibited inadequate levels. Notably, late were more susceptible insufficient than their middle adolescent counterparts were. Adolescents from nuclear families (UOR = 2.689, C.I 4.074–22.822), those higher monthly family income 3.318, 1.209–9.105), individuals using Wi-Fi 1.801, 1.117–2.904) demonstrated likelihood addiction. Moreover, these groups prone engage 1.1740, 0.938–3.226) compared not addicted internet. Conclusion concludes over two-thirds Internet, three-fourths inadequately physically active, being affected Inadequate various factors, including type, income, pocket money, father’s occupation, type school, access, Internet Addiction Test (IAT) score. Internet-addicted found be likely inactive.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Relation With Social Media Addiction Among University Students: Mediating Role of Fear of Missing Out

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.

Language: Английский

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