Exploring the Social Twist of Procrastination and Escapism on Social Media Usage amongst the Generation Z Population in India

Journal of Informatics Education and Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

This research investigates the intricate interplay between escapism, procrastination, and social media engagement among Generation Z population in India. The primary aim was to examine potential mediating role of procrastination association escapist tendencies excessive consumption. A sample 621 participants aged 18-25 completed self-report measures assessing these constructs. Mediation analysis revealed a significant full mediation effect, indicating that serves as critical intermediary relationship escapism usage. commonly known Gen consists people born after 1995 who are just entering workforce. These findings therefore offer valuable implications for next generation workforce specially from an organizational psychology human resource management perspective, underscoring consequences on employee productivity well-being workplace.

Language: Английский

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The Italian Version of the Escapism Social Media Scale (ESMS): Adaptation, Validation, and Psychometric Evaluation

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Relatedness need frustration and problematic social media use: the role of mindfulness and maladaptive coping

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Recommendations for Physical Exercise as a Strategy to Reduce Problematic Use of the Internet and Digital Devices: A Perspective

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(5), P. 753 - 753

Published: May 10, 2025

Excessive use of the Internet and digital devices has become a growing public health concern, contributing to mental issues, sedentary lifestyles, decreased well-being. Despite increasing prevalence overuse, there is no consensus on effective interventions mitigate its impact. This article aimed provide an updated perspective current research into problematic Internet, explore potential physical exercise as key strategy in prevention treatment programs at reducing such use. Based two previous objectives, this study also author-informed recommendations for detox interventions, supporting inclusion regular exercise, particularly outdoor natural environments, central component programs. Thirteen be included core parts are suggested: (a) type selected according participant’s motivations, (b) intensity volume adapted characteristics, (c) avoidance during (d) duration ≥12 weeks ≥3 days/week, (e) integration other activities more active lifestyle, (f) enhancement main goal, (g) collaborative competitive sports, (h) awareness improvements through feedback information, (i) mindful activities, (j) especially (k) conducted by multidisciplinary teams, (l) assessments using validated tests scales, (m) evaluation long-term effects. In summary, supports offering intervention designs enhancing overall well-being individuals who have developed maladaptive patterns device

Language: Английский

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Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Illness: The Role of Depression, Nonproductive Thoughts, and Problematic Internet Use

Children, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(5), P. 657 - 657

Published: May 21, 2025

Theoretical background: The study of psychological well-being in children and adolescents living with chronic illness is particular relevance, as the physical psychosocial aspects can have a significant impact on their quality life. Previous research has highlighted that depression, nonproductive thoughts various problematic internet use may be related to life satisfaction ways coping illness. This aims examine how thoughts, interact perception burden affect satisfaction. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 207 chronically ill aged 10–18 years. children, between 10 18 years old, attended regular check-ups different specialities (gastroenterology, pulmonology, onco-haematology, paediatric rehabilitation). carried out using instruments measure (SWLS), (NPG-K), (PIU-Q), (PRISM) (PRISM-D, IIRS), depression (BDI-R). Spearman rank correlation analysis used explore associations variables. Results: Life negatively (r = −0.28, p < 0.001), obsession −0.20, 0.01), neglect 0.004). Conversely, positive found PRISM 0.14, 0.042), suggesting less dominance detection associated higher Depression showed strong relationship 0.49, also correlations for obsession, control subscales 0.23–0.29, all 0.001). Cluster identified three profiles: ‘positive fighters’, ‘avoidant sufferers’, ‘negative observers’, distinguished by differences burden, well-being. Conclusions: results suggest significantly affected mental health factors, particularly use. Illness illness-related distress play key role shaping overall These findings underscore need targeted interventions pediatric care enhance promote adaptive support improve these children’s Further needed intervention options develop optimal strategies.

Language: Английский

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Who falls for social media? Examining personality profiles of Facebook and Instagram users from Adlerian theory

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: May 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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