Internet
gaming
behaviors
are
common
among
adolescents
in
the
modern
era.
The
present
study
aimed
to
examine
associations
internet
disorder
(IGD)
symptoms,
low
self-control,
meaning
life
(MIL),
school
commitment,
and
family
functioning
2,064
Chinese
ethnic
minority
(46.9%
females,
mean
age
=
14.6
years),
who
were
recruited
from
five
middle
schools
Sichuan,
China
2022.
Direct
indirect
effects
of
self-control
MIL
on
commitment
via
IGD
symptoms
analyzed
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM).
All
scales
showed
satisfactory
model
fit
scalar
measurement
invariance
by
gender.
sample
displayed
relatively
few
symptoms.
Males
significantly
greater
lower
levels
than
females.
Impulsivity,
temper,
search
for
meaning,
presence
associated
with
There
significant
impulsivity,
Multigroup
SEM
across
gender
found
that
positive
association
between
existed
males
but
not
Presence
negatively
moderated
impulsivity
findings
support
a
mediating
role
relationships
buffering
adolescents.
results
have
implications
targeted
interventions
help
meaning.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
Background
Depression
and
anxiety
symptoms
among
medical
students
are
often
a
concern.
The
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-Four
(PHQ-4),
an
important
tool
for
depression
screening,
is
commonly
used
easy
to
administer.
This
study
aimed
assess
update
the
longitudinal
measurement
invariance
psychometric
properties
of
simplified
Chinese
version.
Methods
A
three-wave
survey
was
conducted
healthcare
using
PHQ-4.
Structural
validity
based
on
one-factor,
two-factor,
second-order
factor
models,
construct
Self-Rated
Questionnaire
(SRHQ),
Sleep
Quality
(SQQ),
Rosenberg
Self-Esteem
Scale
(RSES),
(LMI),
internal
consistency,
test–retest
reliability
were
structural
consistency
across
three
time
points.
Results
results
confirmatory
analysis
indicated
that
two-factor
model
best
fit,
LMI
supported
at
Inter-factor,
factor-total,
correlations
PHQ-4
acceptable.
Additionally,
Cronbach’s
alpha,
McDonald’s
omega,
intraclass
correlation
coefficient
demonstrated
acceptable/moderate
excellent
Conclusions
adds
new
evidence
version
has
promising
properties.
Such
data
lends
confidence
routine
expanded
use
screening
in
students.
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 17, 2025
To
assess
the
psychometric
properties
of
simplified
Chinese
version
Nonrestorative
Sleep
Scale
(NRSS)
in
young
adults
and
examine
measurement
invariance
across
language
age.
After
cognitive
debriefing,
NRSS
was
administered
to
university
students
mainland
China
this
cross-sectional
survey
(Study
1).
The
Pittsburgh
Quality
Index
(PSQI),
Patient
Health
Questionnaire
(PHQ-4),
sociodemographic
characteristics
were
also
self-reported.
sample
randomly
split
into
two
halves
scale
structure
using
exploratory
factor
analysis
(EFA)
asses
identified
by
confirmatory
(CFA),
respectively.
Incorporating
data
from
additional
studies
2:
a
Hong
Kong
adults;
Study
3:
adolescents),
multigroup
CFA
models
conducted
age,
followed
t-test
determine
group
differences
once
established.
In
570
participants
1
(28.8%
male,
age
20.2
±
1.5
years),
EFA
revealed
four-factor
structure.
root
mean
square
error
approximation,
comparative
fit
index,
standardized
residual
model
0.053,
0.995,
0.054,
statistically
significant
correlations
with
PSQI
(r
=
−
0.61)
PHQ-4
0.53)
demonstrated
convergent
validity
NRSS.
internal
consistency
whole
0.84.
Measurement
concluded
between
traditional
adolescents
change
index
approximation
smaller
than
0.010.
effect
size
(Cohen's
d)
difference
ranged
0.193
0.771,
while
that
0.027
0.345.
12-item
is
valid
reliable
for
assessing
NRS
among
adults,
it
can
be
used
measure
compare
individuals
Chinese,
as
well
different
groups
within
user
population.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 31, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
role
of
introversion
and
extraversion
in
shaping
pandemic
responses
remains
understudied
the
field
public
health.
This
study
aimed
to
comprehensively
investigate
differences
perceptions
COVID-19’s
impact,
psychological
status,
knowledge
COVID-19,
infection
rate,
preferred
preparations
among
introverts
extroverts.
Methods
utilized
a
cross-sectional
design.
From
May
June
2022,
an
online
survey
was
conducted,
involving
1,990
adults
Hong
Kong.
Regression
analyses
were
employed
identify
personality
across
58
outcomes
interest.
To
account
for
multiplicity,
adjustments
made
using
Holm-Bonferroni
method.
Results
Extroverts
reported
greater
increase
having
meal
at
home
(
adjusted
p
[adj.p]
<
0.001),
while
introverts’
sleep
quality
decreased
more
adj.p
0.001).
Although
no
statistical
difference
detected
between
decrease
they
showed
emotional
stress
=
1.000)
mental
burden
1.000),
had
higher
levels
anxiety
0.006),
depression
fear
0.026),
whereas
extroverts
stronger
out
control
feelings
0.010).
Besides,
self-rated
on
COVID-19
0.016)
prevention
Moreover,
perceived
importance
consultation
with
doctors,
instant
personalized
health
by
chatbot,
courses,
streaming
medicine
delivery,
shopping,
food
delivery
(all
0.05).
Conclusions
Introverts
could
benefit
most
from
interventions
addressing
quality,
anxiety,
depression,
fear,
promotion
about
approaches
that
address
feeling
control.
preferences
consultations,
via
chatbots,
emphasizing
considering
telemedicine,
e-health,
remote
practice.
These
findings
have
important
implications
response
preparedness,
highlighting
emergencies.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
180, P. 111654 - 111654
Published: March 30, 2024
Using
the
large
Rome
Foundation
Global
Epidemiology
Survey
dataset,
aim
of
this
study
was
to
evaluate
construct
and
convergent
validity
internal
consistency
PHQ-4
across
both
gastrointestinal
non-gastrointestinal
condition
cohorts.
Another
provide
descriptive
information
about
including
means,
confidence
intervals
percentage
caseness
using
a
representative
sample.
A
cross-sectional
survey
conducted
in
26
countries.
Confirmatory
factor
analyses
were
subsamples
patients
with
conditions
(i.e.,
disorders
gut-brain
interaction
[DGBI;
any
DGBI,
individual
DGBI
region],
gastroesophageal
reflux
disease
(GERD),
coeliac
disease,
diverticulitis,
inflammatory
bowel
(IBD),
cancer
anywhere
tract,
peptic
ulcer)
those
without
condition.
Convergent
also
assessed
via
series
Pearson's
correlation
coefficients
PROMIS
(physical
mental
quality
life),
PHQ-12
(somatisation).
Based
on
54,127
participants
(50.9%
male;
mean
age
44.34
years)
confirmatory
analysis
indicated
acceptable
excellent
model
fits
for
all
region
(Comparative
Fit
Index
>0.950,
Tucker-Lewis
Root
Mean
Squared
Error
Approximation
<0.05,
Standardised
Square
Residual
<0.05).
The
found
demonstrate
(Pearson's
>±0.4),
good
(Cronbach's
α
>
0.75).
This
provides
evidence
that
is
valid
reliable
tool
assessing
health
symptomology
V M BEKHTEREV REVIEW OF PSYCHIATRY AND MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(2), P. 45 - 54
Published: April 25, 2024
The
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-4
(PHQ-4)
is
one
of
the
most
well-known
and
widely
used
instruments
for
assessing
anxiety
depressive
symptoms.
Objective.
aim
this
study
was
to
adapt
Russian-language
version
PHQ-4
in
general
population.
Material
Methods
.
Data
collection
carried
out
with
help
service
«Anketolog».
participants
were
2,000
Russians
(1,000
men
1,000
women)
aged
18
60
years
(M
=
38.78;
SD
9.25).
Results.
psychometric
analysis
confirmed
internal
reliability
discriminative
validity
adapted
questionnaire.
proof
factor
Russian
identification
a
two-factor
structure
describing
symptoms
depression,
invariance
by
age,
level
education,
marital
status,
parental
financial
status
place
residence.
Among
Russians,
44.9%
had
clinically
significant
42.9%
more
often
sought
counseling
from
psychologist,
coach,
psychiatrist
neurologist,
underwent
psychopharmacological
treatment
connection
psychological
requests,
contacted
support
groups
hotline,
online
products
automated
or
semi-automated
support,
read
literature
psychoactive
substances.
Conclusion.
properties
turned
be
similar
characteristics
original
questionnaire,
therefore
questionnaire
can
recommended
screening
depression
Russianspeaking