Internet addiction in young adults: The role of impulsivity and codependency

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Sept. 6, 2022

Excessive Internet use has demonstrated comorbidity with other psychological symptoms and psychiatric disorders, as well impairments in the management of daily life, relationships emotional stability. Recent findings literature have consistently supported relationship between impulsivity addiction. The present study hypothesized that, addition to impulsivity, a further predictor addiction might be relational co-dependency, which is also associated phenomena, but mainly substance This paper investigates role predictive weight codependency on sample young adult university students (n = 481) by using hierarchical regression analysis. participants were administered UADI-2, BIS-11 SFCDS. In terms percentage distribution, 38 % dependency range, while 37.7 abuse behavior. results confirmed impulsiveness (β 0.312) added showing significant 0.275), gender 0.174) age 0.196). Thus, male more dependent, impulsive co-dependent, increasing given range (18–30). shed light presence this issue among adults preventive restraining measure, there need not only for targeted awareness-raising programmes interventions promote greater control balanced personal relationships.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Cognitive Appraisals on Perceived Self-Efficacy and Distress during the COVID-19 Lockdown: An Empirical Analysis Based on Structural Equation Modeling

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(7), P. 5294 - 5294

Published: March 28, 2023

During the COVID-19 lockdown, individuals and households had to responsibly manage difficulties problems caused by restrictions on their mobility, such as interruptions work schedules, insecure food supplies, procurement of services health care. The perceptions risk well fear disease were strongly linked worry, defined a sequence thoughts that evoke negative emotions elevated levels anxiety distress. This study evaluated how different cognitive appraisals an individual's sources worry could influence perceived self-efficacy directly or indirectly moderate general A sample 544 participants completed survey included questions based generalized scale, concern during epidemic, appraisal scale in emergency, discomfort. Subsequently, structural-equation-modeling (SEM) analysis was performed test moderating role participants' overall distress lockdown. Overall, model reported acceptable fit values confirmed hypotheses study. An worries activated either dysfunctional threat appraisal, which prompted fear-and-closure response then increased state distress; two other functional (i.e., adaptive supportive) contributed significantly improving self-efficacy. Higher shown be associated with lower For purposes prevention containment, it would appropriate promote psycho-educational interventions adoption strategies are beneficial for

Language: Английский

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Anxiety predicts internet addiction, which predicts depression among male college students: A cross-lagged comparison by sex

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

Objectives Internet addiction has become an increasingly serious public health issue, putting young people at particular risk of psychological harm. This study aimed to analyze the interactions between college students’ depression, anxiety, and explore how these differ men women. Methods A 6-month follow-up was conducted on 234 students using Self-Rating Depression Scale, Self-rating Anxiety Revised Chen Addiction Scale. Results Depression, were positively correlated ( p < 0.01). can predict that depression. Moreover, anxiety had a significant predictive effect among men. Conclusion predicts addiction, depression male students. These findings may better inform future intervention strategies. Particularly, interventions address by focusing role especially

Language: Английский

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The associations between smartphone addiction and self-esteem, self-control, and social support among Chinese adolescents: A meta-analysis

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Nov. 7, 2022

Smartphone addiction has become a social problem that affects the healthy growth of adolescents, and it is frequently reported to be correlated with self-esteem, self-control, support among adolescents.A meta-analysis was conducted by searching PubMed, Web Science, Embase, PsycINFO, PsycArticles, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WANFANG DATA, Chongqing VIP Information Co., Ltd. (VIP) databases. Stata 16.0 used analyse overall effect test moderating effect.Fifty-six studies were included, involving total 42,300 participants. Adolescents' smartphone had moderately negative correlation self-esteem (r = -0.25, 95% CI -0.29 -0.22, p < 0.001), strong self-control -0.48, -0.53 -0.42, weak -0.16, -0.23 -0.09, 0.001). Moderation analysis revealed between adolescents' strongest when measured Mobile Phone Addiction Tendency Scale for College Students (MPATS; r -0.38). The Middle school students' Self-control Ability Questionnaire (MSAQ; -0.62). dissertations on addiction, adolescents significantly larger than journal articles. Index (MPAI; -0.24). However, correlations not affected age or gender.There relationship adolescents. In future, longitudinal research should carried out better investigate dynamic changes in therelationship support.https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier: CRD42022300061.

Language: Английский

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Self-esteem mediates the relationship between physical activity and smartphone addiction of Chinese college students: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Jan. 5, 2024

Objective Smartphone addiction, as a key topic in the current field of behavioral addictions and public health, has brought many negative impacts on physical, psychological, interpersonal communication, even academic performance among contemporary college students. Therefore, purpose this study is to offer ideas for solving smartphone addiction students through investigating potential mediating effect self-esteem relationship between physical activity addiction. Methods By quota sampling, cross-sectional was conducted investigate 650 from 10 colleges Guangzhou Higher Mega Center, several self-reported instruments including rating scale-3 (PARS-3), mobile phone tendency scale (MPATS), (SES) were used collect related data needed present study. The descriptive analysis, correlation hierarchical regression analysis performed turn. Results results showed that ( r = −0.124, p &lt; 0.01) −0.360, all negatively correlated with both could also significantly predict There positive 0.084, 0.05), be predicted by activity. And more important, partially mediated self-esteem, indirect value −0.346 (95% Boot CI −0.695; −0.023), along accounted 24% total Conclusion shows not only directly reduce but decrease indirectly improving which important practice troublesome issue then gradually developing healthy behavior daily life China, across world near future.

Language: Английский

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Emotional and Behavioural Factors Predisposing to Internet Addiction: The Smartphone Distraction among Italian High School Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(4), P. 386 - 386

Published: March 22, 2024

In a digitally oriented society, smartphones provide continual online accessibility to daily life while simultaneously predisposing adolescents engage in prolonged connections for various purposes, thus escalating the risk of Internet addiction (IA). Cognitive processes such as multitasking and attentional shifting are frequently associated with smartphone activities. Additionally, engagements may serve emotional strategies regulating negative states (e.g., boredom distress), redirecting attention towards more gratifying activities, social media contents. This study delves into cognitive–emotional (i.e., emotion regulation, impulsiveness, vigilance, multitasking) emotional/behavioural factors problems, conduct hyperactivity/inattention, peer relationships, prosocial behaviours) that be implicated activities technology among adolescents. A community sample Italian high school students (N = 676; 42.2% females) completed Smartphone Distraction Scale (SDS), Strength Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) internalising/externalising symptoms Addiction Test (IAT) assess presence severity IA. The scores on SDS were found positively IA levels. Furthermore, exhibiting higher symptoms, particularly those traits deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), likely manifest problematic usage. implications screening susceptible developing implementing preventive interventions discussed.

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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Internet addiction and residual depressive symptoms among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: a network analysis perspective

Translational Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: June 3, 2023

Abstract To assess the inter-relationships between residual depressive symptoms (RDS) and Internet addiction (IA) using network analysis among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during COVID-19 pandemic. RDS IA were assessed Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Addiction Test (IAT), respectively. Central bridge in model examined. A total of 1,454 met study criteria included analyses. The prevalence was 31.2% (95% CI: 28.8%-33.6%). In analysis, nodes IAT15 (“Preoccupation Internet”), PHQ2 (“Sad mood”), PHQ1 (“Anhedonia”) most central IA-RDS model. Bridge IAT10 (“Sooth disturbing about your use”), PHQ9 (“Suicide ideation”), IAT3 (“Prefer excitement online to time others”). Additionally, mood”) main node linking “Anhedonia” other clusters. common Core identified this could be prioritized as targets for prevention treatment population.

Language: Английский

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Effects of internet addiction and academic satisfaction on mental health among college students after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in China

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Oct. 26, 2023

Background Internet addiction (IA) among students, worsened by Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has become a social problem with the digitalization of school learning and many aspects daily life. However, few studies on IA have been conducted students after lifting COVID-19 restrictions in China. Method This large-sample, cross-sectional, online survey was to explore characteristics association IA, academic satisfaction, mental health problems from December 14, 2022 February 28, 2023 Sichuan, All participants ( N = 22,605) were colleges universities, recruited via their teachers professors. Results Of all participants, 14,921 (66.0%) had IA. Participants more likely depression symptom, anxiety insomnia, lifetime suicidal ideation. In addition, severe significantly higher rates (e.g., depression, anxiety, ideation) than those mild A significant IA-by-academic satisfactory-interaction identified: level showed particularly symptom insomnia when affected low satisfactory academy p &lt; 0.001). Conclusion study reveals that negative impact college satisfaction interactive impacts students. Further educational policies psychosocial interventions should be developed reduce enhance for improving students’ health.

Language: Английский

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Emotional and Behavioural Factors Predisposing to Internet Addiction: The Smartphone Distraction among Italian High School Students

Published: Jan. 31, 2024

In a digitally oriented society, smartphones provide continual online accessibility to daily life, while simultaneously predisposing adolescents engage in prolonged connections for various purposes, thus escalating the risk of Internet Addiction (IA). Cognitive processes such as multitasking and attentional shifting are frequently associated with smartphone activities. Additionally, engagements may serve emotional strategies regulating negative states (e.g., boredom distress), redirecting attention towards more gratifying activities, social media content. This study delves into cognitive-emotional (emotion regulation, impulsiveness, vigilance, multitasking) emotional/behavioural factors (emotional problems, conduct hyperactivity/inattention, peer relationships, prosocial behaviours) that be implicated activities technology addiction among adolescents. A community sample (N=676) Italian high school students (42.2% females) completed Smartphone Distraction Scale (SDS), Strength Difficulties Questionnaire internalizing/externalizing symptoms (SDQ), Test (IAT) assess presence severity IA. The scores on were found positively IA levels. Furthermore, exhibiting higher symptoms, particularly those traits Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), likely manifest problematic usage. implications screening susceptible developing implementing preventive interventions discussed.

Language: Английский

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