Exploring the Relationship Between Cyberchondria and Suicidal Ideation: Cross-Sectional Mediation Analysis
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. e72414 - e72414
Published: April 2, 2025
The
proliferation
of
internet-based
health
information
has
intensified
cyberchondria,
or
anxiety
resulting
from
excessive
health-related
searches.
relationship
between
cyberchondria
and
suicidal
ideation
remains
underexplored,
although
there
are
indications
that
people
with
high
levels
may
also
be
suicidal.
Understanding
this
is
critical,
given
rising
digital
health-seeking
behaviors
the
need
to
mitigate
suicide
risk.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
psychological
distress
can
mediate
ideation.
However,
best
our
knowledge,
no
research
directly
examined
these
associations.
This
study
had
two
aims.
first
was
examine
in
a
sample
general
Chinese
population.
second
aim
investigate
possible
role
distress,
reflecting
symptoms
depression
anxiety,
as
mediator
Data
were
obtained
cross-sectional
web-based
survey
conducted
2024.
Structural
equation
modeling
analysis
used
assess
hypothesized
association
ideation,
well
mediating
effect
on
association.
Cyberchondria
Severity
Scale-12
items,
Suicidal
Ideation
Attributes
Scale,
Kessler
Psychological
Distress
Scale-10
items
measure
respectively.
Standardized
(β)
estimates,
along
their
95%
CIs,
calculated
for
all
structural
paths,
adjusting
participants'
background
characteristics.
A
total
2415
individuals
completed
questionnaire
(response
rate=98.5%).
Scores
ranged
12
60,
mean
score
being
40
(SD
7.9).
Scale
12.7
9.9).
10
50,
22
6.9).
Cyberchondria,
significantly
correlated.
revealed
significant
(β=.281;
P<.001),
(β=.504;
(β=.107;
P<.001).
indirect
through
(β=.142;
main
contribution
it
highlights
an
important
direct
statistically
variables.
Their
mediated
by
which
reflects
depressive
symptoms.
Language: Английский
Cyberchondria in the Age of Online Health Information
Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 203 - 228
Published: April 25, 2025
Cyberchondria,
characterised
by
escalating
anxiety
following
online
health
information
searches,
has
become
increasingly
relevant
in
the
digital
age,
particularly
with
growing
reliance
on
platforms
for
self-diagnosis.
Despite
its
significance,
there
is
a
lack
of
comprehensive
literature
addressing
psychological
and
social
implications
cyberchondria.
This
book
chapter
aims
to
fill
that
gap
providing
detailed
overview
cyberchondria,
including
demographic
insights
into
prevalence,
conceptualization,
impact.
The
explores
various
factors
influence
development
such
as
individual
characteristics
quality
information.
It
examines
role
media
shaping
cyberchondria
discusses
coping
strategies
mitigate
adverse
effects.
Emphasizing
importance
education
literacy,
highlights
need
empower
individuals
use
resources
safely
effectively,
light
rise
Language: Английский