Problematic Social Media Use and Its Relationship with Depression or Anxiety: A Systematic Review

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 25(11), P. 691 - 702

Published: Oct. 11, 2022

There has been a notable increase in social media and Internet use over recent decades, not only for interaction or entertainment, but also working meeting tools, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. A relationship between this usage development of mental illness is frequently hypothesized, few studies have empirical findings. This study systematic review depression anxiety. Our Medline search yielded 1,747 papers. found strong often bidirectional was related to problematic use. No definite linear time spent using depressive anxious symptoms, usually, longer that activity, worse outcomes. Factors were different men women. Other variables may play role, such nighttime-specific use, emotional involvement, whether individual behaves an active passive user. Evidence from provides solid base recommending cautious media. Intense unhealthy habits, evidenced by addiction be less resilient individuals.

Language: Английский

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A literature review of the effects of social networking sites on secondary school students’ academic achievement

Interactive Learning Environments, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 31(4), P. 2153 - 2169

Published: Feb. 10, 2021

Due to COVID- 19 pandemic, schools all over the world have gone from full face-to-face online lessons. This paper analyzed influences of social networking sites (SNS) on secondary school students' academic achievement. The original studies were extracted Web Science database, and review 27 selected journal articles revealed that use SNS is both positively negatively related However, it was found few reported positive impacts On contrary, several shown excessive usage SNS, inappropriate use, for other recreational activities instead educational purposes harmed Factors mediate (such as internet addiction, intention cyberbully, sexually explicit material use) moderate gender, sleep time, learning environment, time management skill day non-school behaviors) SNS-academic achievement link are discussed. These findings important implications parents, teachers, educationalists, counselors who should be aware potential by students, develop intervention mechanisms address problem.

Language: Английский

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The Mediatory Role of the Boredom and Loneliness Dimensions in the Development of Problematic Internet Use

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(5), P. 4446 - 4446

Published: March 2, 2023

In recent years, there has been a gradual digitalization of our society, resulting in intensified technology use for daily life activities, including the emergence problematic Internet (PIU). Few studies specifically addressed boredom and loneliness dimensions mediating association between depression, anxiety, stress levels onset PIU. A nationwide population-based cross-sectional case-control study was carried out by recruiting sample Italian young people (aged 18–35). Only 1643 participants were selected analyses based on age presence versus absence Participants mainly females (68.7%), with mean 21.8 (SD = 1.7). Non-PIU individuals had significantly stable relationships (p 0.012), siblings 0.044) lived their family 0.010), compared to PIU displayed higher stress, as well (all p < 0.001), non-PIU. Depressive symptomatology predicted that interaction is positively double mediated (ß 0.3829 (0.0245), 95%CI 0.3349–0.4309). Our findings suggested could act mediators depressive likelihood maintenance.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Internet Addiction among Hungarian High School Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(13), P. 6989 - 6989

Published: June 30, 2021

Introduction: The extensive availability of the internet has led to recognition problematic use (so-called addiction—IA) mostly concerning adolescents. Aim: Here, we present a study focusing on prevalence and risk factors addiction in Hungarian high school students, using questionnaire-based survey. Results: Overall, 3000 paper-based questionnaires were successfully delivered 2540 responses received (response rate 84.6%). A total 1309 males (mean age 17.6 ± 1.43 years) (51.5%) 1231 females 17.5 1.4 (48.5%) took part our study. Internet was detected 486 (19.1%) students (232 males, mean 1.35 years, 254 females, 17.34 1.37 based Problematic Use Questionnaire. In multivariate analysis, (age 17, OR = 3.688, p < 0.001), family status (living without parents) (OR 2.091, 0.034), size household (more than five people per household) 2.546, 0.026), spending more 6 h online 5.457, daily time interval 84.316, 0.001) significantly associated with addiction. Alcohol 10.341, drug intake 6.689, musculoskeletal disorders 3.966, 0.047) also strongly IA. Conclusion: significant proportion suffered from IA, which is substance (possible abuse) pain analysis. Our draws attention preventable such as working hours or nighttime use, number spent surroundings.

Language: Английский

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Internet Addiction and Burnout in A Single Hospital: Is There Any Association?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. 615 - 615

Published: Jan. 13, 2021

The extensive availability of the internet has led to recognition problematic use, so-called Internet Addiction (IA), mostly involving adolescents. Burnout can lead substance abuse or addictive behaviour (such as addiction) a coping method. There are insufficient data about addiction and its possible association with burnout in adults, especially among healthcare workers. aim our present study was focus on prevalence risk factors workers single hospital applying questionnaire-based survey. In total, 49 doctors (10.1%), 198 nurses (40.9%), 123 medical assistant (25.4%), 73 other (15.1%), 42 (1.7%) associated (cleaning, laundry, etc.) have completed multivariate analysis, IA age between 18 25 (OR: 2.6, p = 0.024), surfing >5 h daily (OR 25.583, < 0.001), being 4.275, 0.006), childless 3.81, 0.011), working less than five years 2.135, 0.048) job type (being worker, OR: 2.907, 0.009). Illicit drug intake 52.494, diabetes 4.122, 0.043) were also significantly addiction. No could be found. A small but significant proportion suffered from IA, which analysis. Our draws attention such younger age, family status, hours use. merits further investigation.

Language: Английский

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Smartphone addiction in children: patterns of use and musculoskeletal discomfort during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran

BMC Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Nov. 26, 2022

Smartphone use has increased significantly, especially during the period of global pandemic caused by novel SARS-CoV2 coronavirus (COVID-19). Concurrently, smartphone addiction is a growing social problem in children and adolescents with consequence adverse health outcomes. This study assessed prevalence addiction, patterns use, experienced body-region discomfort among Iranian school students COVID-19 pandemic.A cross-sectional from grades 1-9 recruited n = 585 participants (mean age 14.49 (2.26 years); female 65.8%). Data were collected parents through online 'Smartphone scale-short version' (SAS-SV), self-reported demographic questionnaires, extracts Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire for evaluation disorders.The rate (53.3%) was relatively high overall sample. Participants spent 6.85 (4.62) hours per day on their smartphones, which had 53.86% relative to pre-pandemic period. The primary uses networking (77.9%), web-surfing (53.3%), camera activities (50.9%). There positive correlation between as SAS-SV daily time (r 0.34, p < 0.001), percentage change 0.26, 0.001). Discomfort related mostly reported present eyes (39.7%) neck (39.1%). A found (p 0.001) eyes, neck, wrists, shoulders, upper-back.The more frequent usage smartphones Covid-19 associated predominantly neck. Parents should consider complications postural changes child's future years pay particular attention individual's an emphasis posture that reduces system, particularly

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Associations between Social Media Addiction and Depression: Attentional Bias as a Mediator and Socio-Emotional Competence as a Moderator

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(20), P. 13496 - 13496

Published: Oct. 19, 2022

Social media is used daily by a significant number of young people and can have an important influence on the well-being its users. The aim this study was to determine motives for social use among Chinese youth whether addiction associates with depression. Another objective analyze possible mediating moderating effects in explaining association between Participants were 1652 secondary school students (51.5% boys 48.5% girls) aged 12–18 years China. results showed that attention bias mediated depression when adolescents’ socio-emotional competencies low, but not as strong their high. findings only provided theoretical support preventing negative mobile addiction, could also directly contribute improving quality life.

Language: Английский

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Application of mixed methods in behavioral addiction research: an international methodological systematic review

International Journal of Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 21

Published: April 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Internet Addiction Among Male Adolescents in Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

American Journal of Men s Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 15(3)

Published: May 1, 2021

Internet has become an important part of the daily life adolescents. Easy access to internet and its social appeal among adolescent males render them at increased risk addiction associated adverse physical psychosocial effects. We conducted a qualitative study using phenomenological approach. A purposive sample nine male adolescents was recruited in West Java, Indonesia. Semistructured interviews were until data saturation achieved. Data subjected thematic analysis. identified four main themes from experiences with addition: reasons for addiction, unmet need without internet, effects self-control over usage. is major public health problem that should be addressed. The findings this may useful professionals families help manage their addiction.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between adolescent emotion dysregulation and problematic technology use: Systematic review of the empirical literature

Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 290 - 304

Published: June 10, 2022

Abstract Background and aims We aimed to systematically identify, evaluate summarize the research on adolescent emotion dysregulation problematic technology use. critically appraise strengths limitations provide recommendations for future research. Methods followed guidelines of Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) conducted a systematic review published original reports use until March 1, 2022. A thorough search preceded selection studies matching prespecified criteria. Strengths selected studies, regarding design reporting, were identified based current best practices. Results 39 met inclusion All these provided relationship between severity self-report data. Discussion There was positive correlation Beyond this, other variables (such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, etc.) also closely related Such are importance better understand cause-effect relations both variables.

Language: Английский

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