Depression, anxiety, and stress mediate the associations between internet gaming disorder, insomnia, and quality of life during the COVID-19 outbreak

Addictive Behaviors Reports, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 12, P. 100307 - 100307

Published: Oct. 23, 2020

For many individuals, the COVID-19 outbreak has increased their psychological distress, changed behaviors, and impacted health. With more time spent indoors, individuals have engaged in videogame playing. However, associations between such behaviors during period is unclear.The present study examined mediating role of distress (depression, anxiety, stress) association internet gaming disorder (IGD) two health outcomes (insomnia quality life) among adolescents this pandemic.A cross-sectional comprising (N = 1512) aged 13-18 years (mean age 15.51 years) was utilized to assess measures on insomnia, depression, stress, IGD, life pandemic.There were small large significant relationships variables. Psychological (i.e., served as a strong mediator IGD insomnia life. directly influenced participants.IGD associated with different psychosocial multiple pathways. Parents need pay special attention how much frequently children play videogames. may assist coping ongoing pandemic period.

Language: Английский

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Problematic internet-related behaviors mediate the associations between levels of internet engagement and distress among schoolchildren during COVID-19 lockdown: A longitudinal structural equation modeling study

Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 135 - 148

Published: Feb. 20, 2021

Abstract Background and aims Due to the rapid spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), policies based on nature “spatial distancing” have been implemented resulted in school suspensions online learning among schoolchildren. In order examine impact such schoolchildren, present study were (i) assess changes level engagement three internet-related activities (smartphone use, social media gaming) before during COVID-19 outbreak, including prolonged problematic these activities; (ii) investigate differences psychological distress after outbreak; (iii) use structural equation modeling mediating roles behaviors causal relationships time spent activities. Methods Self-report measures used distress. Time activities, collected from primary students ( N = 535; 265 boys; M age 10.32 years [ SD 0.84]). The data first outbreak (i.e., early November 2019) then again suspension due end March 2020) for comparisons changes. Results Schoolchildren significantly more smartphone (increased 1.02 h daily; P < 0.001) 0.73 but not gaming 0.14 0.07) compared baseline. who increased by 15 or 30 min daily showed an association between was stronger β 0.584) than at baseline 0.451; 0.001). Conclusion Increased schoolchildren associated with greater Parents should therefore monitor their children support mental health.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric Properties of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale–Short-Form (IGDS9-SF): Systematic Review

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 23(10), P. e26821 - e26821

Published: Oct. 18, 2021

The Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short-Form (IGDS9-SF) is among the best with regard to its psychometric properties. Therefore, clinical psychologists are likely guided use IGDS9-SF if they want assess or screen disordered gaming in their practice. However, information, especially evidence, concerning has not been fully examined and summarized.This systematic review evaluated properties of different language versions assessed methodological quality order improve clinicians' understanding facilitate use.Systematic literature searches were carried out using Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web Science. included English-language studies any research design that have reported at least one property IGDS9-SF, as defined by COnsensus-based Standards for selection health status Measurement INstrument (COSMIN), aimed testing IGDS9-SF.In total, 21 comprising 15 included. Overall, showed adequate internal consistency (although some items did satisfactory item-total correlation [IT]), excellent criterion validity, ability distinguish subgroups measurement invariance being supported across gender age. In terms factor structure, was shown a unidimensional structure all studies.Although there insufficient evidence regarding responsiveness item response theory, existing supports assessing individuals.

Language: Английский

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The Prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Sleep Problems, and Psychological Distress Among COVID-19 Frontline Healthcare Workers in Taiwan

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: July 12, 2021

The adverse effect of COVID-19 pandemic among individuals has been very disturbing especially healthcare workers. This study aims to examine the prevalence post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, sleep problems, and psychological distress frontline workers in Taiwan. Hence, a total 500 were recruited participate this cross-sectional study. They responded measures on fear COVID-19, depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, PTSD, perceived stigma, self-stigma. results indicated rate 15.4% for PTSD 44.6% 25.6% depressive 30.6% anxiety 23.4% participants. There significantly positive interrelationships between all these variables. Anxiety symptoms predicted whereas insomnia. rates problems reveal worrying view mental health challenges Taiwanese are common predictive factors suggesting that services them may help prevent future occurrence by allaying fears Therefore, there should be during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Internet addiction and psychological distress among Chinese schoolchildren before and during the COVID-19 outbreak: A latent class analysis

Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 731 - 746

Published: Sept. 16, 2021

Abstract Background and aims The present longitudinal study examined the changes in problematic internet use (problematic smartphone use, social media gaming) COVID-19-related psychological distress (fear of COVID-19 worry concerning COVID-19) across three time-points (before outbreak, during initial stages outbreak recovery period). Methods A total 504 Chinese schoolchildren completed measures time-points. Latent class analysis (LCA) was used to classify participants into groups comprising Group 1 (lowest level), 2 (moderate 3 (highest level). Results Statistical analyses showed that as internet-related activities declined among time points, had increased activities. Although there no between-group difference relation worrying infection, Groups significantly higher levels fear than period. Regression change predicted Conclusion varied reflect different changing trends additive behaviors periods.

Language: Английский

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Internet-Related Behaviors and Psychological Distress Among Schoolchildren During the COVID-19 School Hiatus

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 24(10), P. 654 - 663

Published: April 20, 2021

This study assessed the mediating roles of problematic gaming, social media use, and smartphone use in associations between psychological distress screen time among primary school children during hiatus due to outbreak novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Students (n = 2,026; mean [standard deviation] age 10.71 years [1.07]; 1,011 [49.9 percent] girls) Sichuan, China completed a cross-sectional online survey, this was approved by ethics committee Hong Kong Polytechnic University (IRB ref: HSEARS20190718001). The Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Smartphone Application-Based Scale were used assess use. Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21 distress, an item rated on 0-10 scale included fear being infected COVID-19. Fear COVID-19 because could be confounding variable association Increased spent media, smartphones associated with greater but not infection. Mediation analyses showed that significant mediators increased Internet-related activities period. Children who had might have longer activities. Parents/caregivers are recommended monitor their children's while encouraging engage positive ease concern negative responses pandemic.

Language: Английский

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The Relationship Between Children's Problematic Internet-related Behaviors and Psychological Distress During the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study

Journal of Addiction Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. e73 - e80

Published: March 24, 2021

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has generated negative effects on psychological well-being worldwide, including in schoolchildren. Government requirements to stay at home and avoid social school settings may impact by modifying various behaviors such as problematic phone Internet use, yet there is a paucity research this issue. This study examined whether COVID-19 have impacted smartphone use (PSU), gaming (PG), distress, specifically pattern relationships between PSU, PG, distress schoolchildren.Longitudinal data PG were collected from 575 children primary schools 3 waves: Waves 1 2 conducted before Wave during outbreak. Cross-lagged panel models used examine factors across waves.Cross-lagged found that higher levels PSU not significantly related prospectively greater outbreak, but prospective relationship became significant Whereas was associated with (ie, 2), association nonsignificant lockdown 3).The seemed change Future should restrictions or information provided schoolchildren exacerbate PSUs distress.

Language: Английский

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The mediational role of trust in the healthcare system in the association between generalized trust and willingness to get COVID-19 vaccination in Iran

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(1), P. 1 - 8

Published: Oct. 29, 2021

For some individuals, there appears to be level of unwillingness in getting a COVID-19 vaccine which may due trust issues. The present study used mediation model investigate how is associated with an individual's willingness get vaccination among Iranians. A total 10,843 Iranian adults were recruited Qazvin province using multistage stratified cluster sampling method. survey was completed between February 19 and April 9, 2021. findings showed that generalized positively the healthcare system, system vaccination, vaccination. Also, mediated association There significant demographic differences willingness. suggest plays role directly or indirectly influencing individuals' vaccine. Therefore, government bodies health officials utilize these appeal more transparent professional manner encouraging individuals However, for those lower levels (in general system), focus re-build and/or regain through carefully planned communication, information dissemination, ethical education help increase uptake

Language: Английский

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Internet-Related Instruments (Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Smartphone Application-Based Addiction Scale, Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form, and Nomophobia Questionnaire) and Their Associations with Distress among Malaysian University Students

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(8), P. 1448 - 1448

Published: Aug. 2, 2022

The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of four instruments related to internet use, namely Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), Smartphone Application-Based (SABAS), (nine-item) Internet Gaming Disorder Short Form (IGDS9-SF), and Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMPQ) as well their associations with psychological distress among Malaysian university students. A total 380 students (71.6% females, mean age 24.0 years) were recruited through convenience sampling completed an online survey including questions concerning socio-demographic background, social media addiction, smartphone gaming disorder, nomophobia. Confirmatory factor analysis Rasch applied evaluate Cronbach's alpha value McDonald's omega used confirm internal consistency reliability instruments. unidimensional structure was confirmed for BSMAS, SABAS, IGDS9-SF while four-factor NMPQ. All showed good reliability. Promising validity IGDS9-SF, Therefore, they are useful assess different types problematic use in Malaysia. Furthermore, a significant association observed between distress. is first investigate NMPQ using rigorous testing methods (i.e., analysis).

Language: Английский

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Internet Gaming Disorder

Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 36 - 45

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Introduction: Internet addiction is currently considered a worldwide problem, with possible impact on mental health. Young adults are recognized to be at high risk of developing gaming disorder (IGD). According recent clinical model, young IGD may endorse distinct set maladaptive beliefs that underlie persistent and excessive engagement in activities. The objective this study was examine the incidence problematic psychological distress sample “Indian Adults” without IGD. Methods: research descriptive nature, conducted during month April 2022–May 2022 306 (185 males 121 females) recruited from multiple universities. A Google form survey included validated measures IGDs, cognition, were distributed various online platforms for collecting data. Results: findings, report significantly higher ( t = 16.199, P < 0.001) (depression - 12.11. 0.001 anxiety/stress 10.95, than size observed effects large cognition (Cohen's d 2.14), depression 1.96). also reported strong correlation between symptoms cognitions <0.001). Further hierarchical regression analysis revealed variables as significant predictors final model (β 0.212, 0.002, confidence interval [CI] 0.219–0.944) overvaluation 0.196, 0.020, CI 0.048–0.545), rules 0.334, 0.003, 0.117–0.551), social acceptance 0.272, 0.001, 0.190–0.693) three strongest symptoms. Conclusion: These findings indicate have thoughts about highlight importance addressing these therapeutic interventions disorder.

Language: Английский

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