Emotional and Behavioural Factors Predisposing to Internet Addiction: The Smartphone Distraction among Italian High School Students

Published: Jan. 31, 2024

In a digitally oriented society, smartphones provide continual online accessibility to daily life, while simultaneously predisposing adolescents engage in prolonged connections for various purposes, thus escalating the risk of Internet Addiction (IA). Cognitive processes such as multitasking and attentional shifting are frequently associated with smartphone activities. Additionally, engagements may serve emotional strategies regulating negative states (e.g., boredom distress), redirecting attention towards more gratifying activities, social media content. This study delves into cognitive-emotional (emotion regulation, impulsiveness, vigilance, multitasking) emotional/behavioural factors (emotional problems, conduct hyperactivity/inattention, peer relationships, prosocial behaviours) that be implicated activities technology addiction among adolescents. A community sample (N=676) Italian high school students (42.2% females) completed Smartphone Distraction Scale (SDS), Strength Difficulties Questionnaire internalizing/externalizing symptoms (SDQ), Test (IAT) assess presence severity IA. The scores on were found positively IA levels. Furthermore, exhibiting higher symptoms, particularly those traits Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), likely manifest problematic usage. implications screening susceptible developing implementing preventive interventions discussed.

Language: Английский

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Adolescent Social Media Use through a Self-Determination Theory Lens: A Systematic Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(7), P. 862 - 862

Published: June 30, 2024

Social media is an integral part of adolescents' lives and has a strong influence on development wellbeing. Research examining adolescent social use wellbeing confusing as findings are inconsistent, inconclusive contradictory. To address this issue, digital scholars recommend that researchers adopt theoretical approach with the aim increasing meaningfulness applicability findings. Hence, review applies self-determination theory to investigate how supports thwarts basic psychological needs relatedness, autonomy competence. Satisfaction all three essential for optimal

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Association Between Problematic Internet Use, Internet Gaming Disorder in Adolescents with ADHD: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 496 - 496

Published: March 26, 2025

Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Adolescents with ADHD have an elevated risk of developing Internet Gaming (IGD), involving excessive gaming that disrupts daily life. IGD linked to traits such as low frustration tolerance sensation-seeking, comorbid conditions like anxiety depression further increasing vulnerability. frequently serves coping strategy due emotional regulation difficulties. The dynamics within family units peer relationships play pivotal role, dysfunctional environments heightening the risks positive interactions serving protective factors. Methods: This scoping review analyzed empirical studies published in last decade exploring association between ADHD, Problematic Use (PIU), or IGD, focusing on neurobiological, psychological, environmental Results: findings highlight impulsivity dysregulation contribute IGD. used maladaptive strategy, social influences modulating risk. Diagnostic complexities arise distinguishing ADHD-related behaviors from symptoms. Conclusions: Addressing these requires interdisciplinary collaboration evidence-based interventions. Future research should focus understanding PIU, targeted Longitudinal are necessary establish causal links assess effective treatment strategies.

Language: Английский

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Beyond the Screen: A Comprehensive Analysis of Emotional Skills and Social Networking in French Young Adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(9), P. 1176 - 1176

Published: Sept. 4, 2024

(1) Background: This study investigates the influence of social networks on young adults, focusing both positive and negative impacts. It considers problematic networking site use (PSNSU), emotional intelligence, empathy, phenomenon Fear Missing Out (FoMO). (2) Methods: A comprehensive online survey was conducted with 442 participants aged 18 to 30 years that used various psychometric tools assess internet media use, FoMO. (3) Results: The revealed adults display low competencies in intelligence a tendency towards use. High FoMO scores were observed, correlating outcomes. Gender differences these aspects also explored. (4) Conclusions: findings suggest complex interaction between network skills, impacts adults’ mental health behaviors. highlights need for nuanced understanding relationships their implications well-being digital age.

Language: Английский

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