Problematic Internet Use and Resilience: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nursing Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 337 - 350

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

Problematic Internet use has become a major problem worldwide due to its numerous negative correlates in the field of health, both mental and physical, increasing prevalence, making it necessary study risk protective factors. Several studies have found relationship between resilience problematic use, although results are inconsistent. This meta-analysis assesses resilience, analyses possible moderating variables. A systematic search was conducted PsycInfo, Web Science Scopus. total 93,859 subjects from 19 were included analyses. The show that there is statistically-significant (r = −0.27 (95% CI [−0.32, −0.22])), without evidence publication bias. presents strong two Limitations practical implications discussed.

Language: Английский

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The Psychometric Properties of the DASS-21 and Its Association with Problematic Internet Use among Chinese College Freshmen

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 700 - 700

Published: Feb. 27, 2023

During transitional periods, college freshmen may experience mental health issues. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21-item version (DASS-21) is commonly used for assessment in China. However, evidence lacking regarding its applicability with as a demographic. Debates also exist factor structure. This study aimed to evaluate the DASS-21's psychometric properties Chinese investigate association three kinds of problematic Internet use. A convenience sampling method was recruit two samples freshmen-one 364 (female 248; mean age 18.17 years) other 956 499; 18.38 participants. McDonald's ω confirmatory analysis were conducted both scale's internal reliability construct validity. results indicated acceptable reliability, one-factor structure inferior three-factor terms model fit. Furthermore, it demonstrated that use significantly positively associated depression, anxiety, stress among freshmen. Based on prerequisite measurement equivalence across samples, found freshmen's psychological distress likely be affected by strict measures put place during COVID-19 pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Problematic internet use and suicidality and self-injurious behaviors in adolescents: Effects of negative affectivity and social support

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 325, P. 289 - 296

Published: Jan. 7, 2023

Language: Английский

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Examining the interplay between physical activity, problematic internet use and the negative emotional state of depression, anxiety and stress: insights from a moderated mediation path model in university students

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: July 25, 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between Problematic Internet Use (PIU), emotional states stress, anxiety and depression, practice physical activity among Tunisian students.

Language: Английский

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The Association Between Social Support, COVID-19 Exposure, and Medical Students' Mental Health

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

Published: May 24, 2021

The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has halted in-person medical education worldwide. Limited studies have reported on the mental health status of students during this public emergency. This study aimed to explore association personal virus exposure, regional epidemic condition, and social support with students' depressive anxiety symptoms COVID-19 outbreak in China.

Language: Английский

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Internet Use and Effects on Mental Well-being During the Lockdown Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Younger Versus Older Adults: Observational Cross-Sectional Study

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. e46824 - e46824

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

Background Majority of individuals, including both younger and older adults, had to adapt digital means cope with lockdown measures pandemic-induced lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. While internet accessibility was beneficial pandemic, existing literature suggests that excessive use could lead rise problematic in adolescents adults. However, effects on adults remain unclear. Objective This study aimed examine differences phase pandemic explore how age mental health be explained by time spent internet. Methods A door-to-door survey a nationally representative sample 602 Singapore carried out using computer-assisted personal interviewing early (October November 2020). Participants were categorized into (21-59 years old) (60 or above) groups. We assessed self-reported depression, anxiety, stress; psychosocial adaptability; ability perform essential activities; social support; status; media patterns, Procedures complied safe distancing measures. Results Older reported being less able platforms meet needs acquire information updates compared period significantly for work uses per day (mean 146.00 min, SD 9.18 min) 433.27 14.32 min). Significant stress found, showing poorer health. Mediation analysis showed partially These variables together 43%, 40%, 40% variances scores, respectively. Conclusions The findings more They also ahead their resources engage socially Despite this, poor, this accounted amount Since past research disordered use, benefits brought technologies have been attenuated Considering potential negative effect, it is imperative educate young old appropriate communication technology.

Language: Английский

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Problematic Internet Use among Polish Students: Prevalence, Relationship to Sociodemographic Data and Internet Usage Patterns

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. 2434 - 2434

Published: Jan. 30, 2023

Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is a broad term that covers problems with use result in psychological, social, academic or professional difficulties. The aim of our study was to identify individuals particularly vulnerable developing PIU among Polish students, taking into account sociodemographic characteristics and patterns. A total 1008 students universities took part the survey. research tool Test—the version Addiction Test. Among respondents, 10.2% showed signs PIU—high very high risk addiction. Significantly higher levels were found males than females, science medical humanities users using computer, as opposed only phone/tablet. decrease observed improved their assessment material situation. severity increased significantly importance for entertainment increased. Our indicates it worth implementing measures prevent development Poland, e.g., screening educational campaigns, especially students. It also necessary offer at lower education, less affluent, forms leisure time other computer activity Internet.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Long COVID on Psycho-Physical Conditions in the Italian Population: A Statistical and Large Language Model Combined Description

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(5), P. 1153 - 1170

Published: April 27, 2024

Long COVID refers to the persistence or development of signs and symptoms well after acute phase COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Heterogeneous impacts of and vulnerabilities to the COVID-19 pandemic

Landscape Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 40(2)

Published: Jan. 25, 2025

Language: Английский

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The role of mind wandering and anxiety in the association between internet addiction and hyperactivity-impulsivity: a serial mediation model

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: April 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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