Challenges of the Digital Age: The Relationship Between Internet Addiction, Loneliness and Psychological Resilience of University Students

Psychological Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 17, 2025

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the correlations among problematic Internet use, social and emotional loneliness, psychological resilience in university students. Additionally, aims analyze how these associations vary based on demographic characteristics research participants were students from Hakkari district Turkey. was conducted utilizing quantitative approach. findings indicate a direct correlation between use feelings as well an inverse resilience. there loneliness. Furthermore, it concluded that variables loneliness are strong predictors use. Simultaneously, show significant difference scores amount time spent online. This validates hypothesis utilization can be elevated result experiencing In future, studies across different countries samples guide development educational programs not only foster mental but also promote responsible

Language: Английский

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Problematic internet use prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cyberpsychology Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 15(4)

Published: Nov. 18, 2021

The health and socio-economic challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic have led to greater reliance on internet meet basic needs responsibilities. Greater engagement in online activities may negative mental physical consequences for some vulnerable individuals, particularly under mandatory self-isolation or ‘lockdown’ conditions. present study investigated whether changes levels of involvement during (i.e., watching TV series, sexual activities, video games, social networks, gambling, shopping, instant messaging) were associated with problematic use, as well certain psychological risk factors (positive/negative affect impulsivity) significant predictors these changes. A total 1,275 participants (66.1% female, aged between 18-55 years) completed an survey while lockdown Spain (April 15th-23rd, 2020). assessed current seven different their prior pandemic, (affect impulsivity). Most (between 60.8%-98.6% depending activity) reported no participation but there was a increase weekly use 25 336 min). However, increased not accompanied by corresponding except series gaming. Psychological considered (affect, impulsivity traits) largely minor non-significant predictors. Thus, related proportional growth usage, suggesting that behavioral constitute adaptive coping strategies context pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Compulsive Internet Use Scale: Psychometric Properties and Associations With Sleeping Patterns, Mental Health, and Well-Being in Lithuanian Medical Students During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic

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

Published: Aug. 26, 2021

Background: The increase in problematic Internet use (PIU) among medical students and resident doctors during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be leading to significant impairments everyday functioning, including sleeping patterns, anxiety, depressive symptoms, overall well-being. Compulsive Use Scale (CIUS) has been developed assess severity of PIU, however, it not elucidated whether this scale is also applicable doctors. first aim study was explore psychometric properties Lithuanian version CIUS. second examine associations between subjectively reported mental health symptoms PIU COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A total 524 (78.60% women, mean age 24 [SD 3] years old) participated an online survey December 2020 February 2021. Participants completed CIUS, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment-7 (GAD-7), WHO—Five Well-Being questionnaire (WHO-5). Results: confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) suggested brief versions (CIUS-5, CIUS-7, CIUS-9) rather than original (CIUS-14) CIUS as reliable structurally stable instruments that can used measure compulsive sample most prevalent behaviors were social media (90.1%), shopping (15.6%), gaming/gambling (11.3%). Students with higher scores significantly lower academic achievements 6 months ( r = 0.12–0.13; p < 0.006), well more severe anxiety worsened sleep quality, sense well-being 0.21–0.41; 's 0.001). Both, workdays d 0.87) weekend 0.33), spent time Conclusion: brief, 5-, 7-, 9-item are valid self-report screening for evaluating student population. Symptoms period associated self-reported functioning.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: A national-based study

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 333, P. 1 - 9

Published: April 17, 2023

Language: Английский

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Intimate Relationships during COVID-19 across the Genders: An Examination of the Interactions of Digital Dating, Sexual Behavior, and Mental Health

Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(7), P. 297 - 297

Published: July 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in economic hardship, psychological stress, anxiety, and depression a significant proportion of the global population. However, bidirectional effects social isolation pre-existing or developed stress could inform sexual behaviors affect digital dating outcomes. Additionally, it is unknown whether intimate relationships have been equally affected across genders during pandemic. purpose this study to contrast course pre-and post-COVID-19, with focus on diverse genders, dating, mental health, behavior. A review landscape study, encompassing themes including orientation, demographic characteristics, behavior, state wellbeing, interactions apps. authors reviewed trends challenges romance. Dating before explored, discussing how experiences may future romantic partnerships. Mobile applications saw surge downloads usage popular platforms, Tinder (3 billion swipes March 2020) Ok Cupid (700% increase dates), top 20 apps gaining 1.5 million daily users. Cross-sectionally, being younger, single, having higher levels was predictor dating-app lockdowns. Risky behavior multiple partners were reduced distancing as there an increased worry contracting virus. Heightened incidents domestic/intimate partner abuse caught headlines several countries. lockdown also posed barriers accessing support help from health services.

Language: Английский

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