Internet gaming disorder and depression mediated by impaired resilience and sleep distress: a three-wave longitudinal study among Chinese adolescents

Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 34

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Aims While the cross-sectional relationship between internet gaming disorder (IGD) and depression is well-established, whether IGD predicts future remains debated, underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. This large-scale, three-wave longitudinal study aimed to clarify predictive role of in explore mediating effects resilience sleep distress. Methods A cohort 41,215 middle school students from Zigong City was assessed at three time points: November 2021 (T1), 2022 (T2) 2023 (T3). IGD, depression, distress were measured using standardized questionnaires. Multiple logistic regression used examine associations baseline both concurrent subsequent depression. Mediation analyses conducted with T1 as predictor, T2 serial mediators T3 outcome. To test robustness findings, a series sensitivity performed. Additionally, sex differences mediation pathways explored. Results (1) independently associated (T1: adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 4.76, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.79–5.98, p < 0.001), 1 year later (T2: AOR 1.42, CI: 1.16–1.74, 0.001) 2 years (T3: 1.24, 1.01–1.53, 0.042); (2) multiple effect identified The 60.7% unadjusted model 33.3% model, accounting for distress, other covariates. our findings supported by various analyses; (3) Sex observed roles resilience, being higher boys compared girls. Conclusions significant predictor adolescents, serving key mediators. Early identification targeted interventions may help prevent Intervention strategies should prioritize enhancing improving quality, particularly among risk.

Language: Английский

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A Holistic Investigation of the Relationship between Digital Addiction and Academic Achievement among Students

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 2006 - 2034

Published: Sept. 22, 2023

Digital addiction (DA), an umbrella term referring to any type of digital media, such as the internet, smartphone, games, and social is a significant factor influencing students' academic achievement (AA). Many scholars have contributed this line research from around world. Nevertheless, literature lacks holistic investigation how DA-AA field evolved, which could guide future studies. The current study aims address void conducts combined bibliometric science mapping analysis addressing relationship between DA AA. Data were retrieved WoS database, considered one optimal databases for studies with its comprehensive coverage quality journals. One hundred eighteen articles included in final dataset analyzed using SciMAT software, allowed over three consecutive periods yielded comparable results regarding conceptual thematic evolution domain. indicated increased interest topic, especially during last five years. showed that most-studied types smartphone first two media last. Research domain focused on understanding addictive use smartphones period, evolved factors self-efficacy or life satisfaction leading lower grades. During third number addressed gained variety covered family-related personal factors.

Language: Английский

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Mapping the scholarly landscape of TikTok (Douyin): A bibliometric exploration of research topics and trends

Digital Business, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 100075 - 100075

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

The TikTok platform has become widely popular among younger generations and influenced various industries aspects of life. This systematic literature review, using bibliometric methods, aims to examine the evolution research from its initial development current status. A total 402 journal articles 2019 2022 were systematically selected Web Science Core Collection. Descriptive statistical analysis identified most contributing academic institutions, nations, journals, scholars, influential studies. Using CiteSpace, three visualization types implemented: cluster views, timezone timeline views. study results indicate that several clusters exist, which summarize important topics such as platform's overall impact on society, politics, culture, well human-centric issues social attachment, functional tics, their implications for public health. According co-word analysis, revolves around body consciousness, behavior, consumer news media. comprehensive mapping provides valuable insights into state knowledge identifies numerous relevant technical areas future investigation. As first review research, this offers an foundation scholarly inquiry in areas.

Language: Английский

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Procrastination Mediates the Relationship between Problematic TikTok Use and Depression among Young Adults

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 1247 - 1247

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Background: Although the prevalence of depression has increased significantly in recent years, especially young adult population, little is known about its causes and risk factors. The study aims to examine mediating role TikTok use relationships between procrastination adults. Methods: A sample 448 adults, ranging age from 18 35 years (M = 24.45, SD 3.76), including 214 men (48%), participated study. cross-sectional survey consists a modified Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) assess problematic (PTTU), Pure Procrastination (PPS) for measurement, nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) screening symptoms. Results: independent samples t-test indicates that emerging adults (ages 25 years) have more severe symptoms than (26-35 old). Gender differences were not found procrastination, PTTU, Positive correlations PTTU plays associations depression. Conclusions: Both treatment should be prioritized prevention intervention programs improving mental health among Some effective therapeutic methods are recommended.

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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Perceived Overload on Short Video Platforms and Its Influence on Mental Health Among the Elderly: A Moderated Mediation Model

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 2347 - 2362

Published: June 1, 2024

Background: In the post-epidemic era, problem of short-video app addiction among older adults has become increasingly prominent, and people have begun to pay attention negative emotional psychological consequences Perceived Overload apps. Given growing mental health concerns adults, it is critical understand potential relationship between short video apps for adults' health. Methods: This study applied stress-strain-outcome (SSO) framework explore perceived overload a application loneliness, health, Confucianism tenets in 1300 Chinese adults. The tenet moderated mediation models were created using SPSS 26.0 PROCESS 4.1 SPSS. Results: directly predicted loneliness process affects through Discussion: results this are practical significance understanding current Understanding effects on can help prevent problems caused by one hand, other also develop targeted coping strategies create intervention programs based ethics improve changing technological stress environment. Keywords: overload,

Language: Английский

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Screen media activity in youth: A critical review of mental health and neuroscience findings

Journal of Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3, P. 100018 - 100018

Published: Aug. 11, 2023

This review has two primary objectives: (1) to offer a balanced examination of recent findings on the relationship between screen media activity (SMA) in young individuals and outcomes such as sleep patterns, mood disturbances, anxiety-related concerns, cognitive processes; (2) introduce novel multi-level system model that integrates these findings, resolves contradictions literature, guides future studies examining key covariates affecting SMA-mental health relationship. Key include: Several meta-analyses reveal significant association SMA mental issues, particularly anxiety depression, including specific negative effects linked prolonged time; substantial evidence indicates both immediate long-term impacts duration quality; (3) functioning is complex, with mixed showing positive associations; (4) multifaceted various aspects adolescent life influenced by wide range environmental contextual factors. youth best understood within complex encompassing individual, caregiver, school, peer, factors, framed Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which identifies five interrelated (microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, chronosystem) influence development across proximal distal levels environment. provides framework for research examine interactions, considering moderating develop targeted interventions can mitigate potential adverse well-being.

Language: Английский

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Technology-Based interventions to address internet addictive behaviors: systematic review

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Objective Internet addictive behaviors result from abnormal internet use, including neglecting responsibilities and experiencing anxiety when offline. This systematic review analyzes technology-based interventions addressing these behaviors, focusing on effectiveness user interaction. Methods A literature search was conducted across three digital libraries two high-impact journals, peer-reviewed articles published in Q1 or Q2 journals between January 2022 June 2024. Studies evaluating addiction interaction were included, while reviews, editorials, gray literature, studies without clear intervention descriptions excluded. The covered randomized controlled trials, comparative studies, wearables, mobile health apps. Five research questions addressed using 17 evaluation criteria. Data extraction answered the sub-questions. followed Barbara Kitchenham's guidelines, applying a rigorous selection quality assessment process. Primary inclusion verified Kappa coefficient for inter-rater agreement, article evaluated with established content adhered to PRISMA guidelines. In total, 11 included. Findings: found variability effectiveness, personalized, real-time feedback having greatest impact reducing screen time symptoms. Less effective lacked personalization. Conclusions study highlighted most commonly used their symptoms time, as well improving satisfaction treatment adherence. Research gaps identified, need data characteristics software requirements personalizing new technology.

Language: Английский

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The Development of Digital Dependency: a Review of Current Foreign Research

Èkstremalʹnaâ psihologiâ i bezopasnostʹ ličnosti., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 60 - 74

Published: March 26, 2025

<p>The review is a description of studies related to the problem digital addiction that have been conducted over past five years and published in foreign journals. The main (traditional &mdash; Internet, gadget) addictions, as well new (modern stream) addictions are considered. impact COVID-19 pandemic on process emergence development addiction, consequences its spread, described. most well-known methods for diagnosing their differences from each other results studied socio-demographic characteristics associated with presented contradictions research data identified. A established relationship between personal (the Big Five model, motivation, self-control, others), socio-psychological (interpersonal relationships) given. conclusions record further prospects study problems addiction.</p>

Language: Английский

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Mediating roles of psychological entitlement and presence of meaning in the associations between parental measures (rejection and overprotection) and adolescent internet addiction

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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