The Association between Problematic Smartphone Use and Mental Health in Austrian Adolescents and Young Adults

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 600 - 600

Published: March 7, 2024

Although problematic smartphone use (PSU) is prevalent and associated with mental health physical activity, there are no studies on its prevalence associations in Austria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PSU adolescents young adults. A cross-sectional online survey performed from 19 April 27 July 2023, data N = 913 respondents (14.1% male, 82.4% female, 3.5% diverse; median age: 17 [IQR: 15–18]; range: 14–20 years) were included analyses. Overall, 38.1% (females: 39.0%, males: 33.3%) those surveyed above cut-off for measured Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-SV). In addition screen time, also depressive symptoms (aOR 1.46), anxiety 1.86), disordered eating 1.55), alcohol abuse 1.71), but not inactivity. On other hand, inactivity 2.48), 1.74), distress 2.02), low well-being 3.25). total 37.7% reported being strongly lonely, as De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale. amount PSU, loneliness. sum, affects more than one-third adults Austria increased symptoms. However, intensive time seems be itself. confirms once again that negative effects they should used responsibly.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between smartphone addiction and sleep disorder among college students: negative emotions as a mediator and gender as a moderator

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Background College students are disproportionately affected by smartphone addiction, which has been linked to various health impairments, including sleep disorders. This study explores the relationship between addiction and disorders, with a focus on negative emotions as mediator gender moderator. Methods Cluster sampling was used survey 1056 Chinese college students. The Mobile Phone Addiction Index, Negative Affect Scale, Sleep Disorder Scale were administered. Versions of SPSS 27.0 PROCESS macro 4.0 for data analysis, employing Models 15 4 examine moderation mediation, respectively. Results A strong direct correlation identified disorder, mediating this relationship, accounting 33.7% effect. Gender significantly moderated mediation process, females demonstrating greater than males disorders emotions. Conclusion partially mediated addiction’s association whereas mediation. These findings underscore complex dynamics among emotional well-being,

Language: Английский

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Changes in Chinese college students’ mobile phone addiction over recent decade: The perspective of cross-temporal meta-analysis

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. e32327 - e32327

Published: June 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Associations of problematic smartphone use with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in university students before and after the COVID-19 outbreak: A meta-analysis

Addictive Behaviors, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 152, P. 107969 - 107969

Published: Jan. 25, 2024

Language: Английский

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Internet addiction and health-related quality of life in adolescents: The mediating role of sleep disturbance

Sleep Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 117, P. 53 - 59

Published: March 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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The comparative study of chronically ill and healthy children and adolescents in the light of their general mental health

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: March 21, 2024

Children's hospitalisation is difficult for the family and immediate environment. In these cases, provision of psychological support particularly important. Chronically ill children who are regularly hospitalised in a situation, often feeling vulnerable. Our research aims to explore analyse detail state, attitudes mental health chronically compare patient groups (children receiving care pulmonology, gastroenterology, onco-haematology rehabilitation) understand interacting factors, which may be great importance quality measures improve future. We studied (N = 107) aged 10 18 years (M 14.3; SD 2.0), cared by Department Paediatric Rehabilitation, Psychiatry Psychosomatics University Debrecen Clinical Centre, second largest paediatric institution Hungary. our survey, sociodemographic questions, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Satisfaction With Life Cantril Ladder, Non-Productive Thoughts Questionnaire, Problematic Internet Use Drawing version Pictorial Representation Illness Self-Measure (PRISM-D), Beck Depression Inventory-Shortened Intrusiveness Ratings Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Questionnaire-Child Version Strength Difficulty Questionnaire were applied. One-way analysis variance (ANOVA) was used examine differences between groups, Pearson rank correlation measure relationships individual variables. The results show significant terms resilience, depression, nonproductive thoughts, problematic internet use, anxiety coping, but no consistent pattern development scores. addition, some correlates, role background also showed results. practical utility study that using questionnaire methods map satisfaction, compliance, will provide regarding factors influence status living with chronic illnesses. light this, additional tools can included healthcare develop set procedures serve intended purpose.

Language: Английский

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The associations of pre-sleep and after-sleep mobile phone use with nonsuicidal self-injury among Chinese college students (Preprint)

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is regarded as the gateway behavior of suicide. This situation has been identified a critical public health concern that requires immediate attention. study aimed to explore associations mobile phone use before bedtime and getting up with NSSI among Chinese college students. A multistage random cluster sampling survey were conducted from six universities in Shaanxi province, found Northwest China, during October November 2022, total 18,585 students included for final analyses. Four different logistic models used analyze links between usage behaviors past month, restricted cubic splines regression estimate dose-response relationship pre-sleep after-sleep odds NSSI. The proportions participants exhibiting 3.8% month. Prolonged more than two hours was associated an increased risk month (odds ratio [OR], 1.74; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.38-2.20). While does not significantly affect No significant gender differences these observed. Restricted Cubic Spline (RCS) model results shows P non-linear association time ＞0.05. sleep Early intervention strategies at regulating night should be implemented mitigate

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Social Media on Eating Disorder Risk and Self-Esteem Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Psychosocial Analysis in Individuals Aged 16–25

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 219 - 219

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Eating disorders (EDs) result from complex interactions of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, disproportionately affecting adolescents young adults. Social media, peer pressure, self-esteem issues contribute to ED prevalence. This study examines risk, eating behaviors, among individuals aged 16-25, exploring differences by gender, age, social media usage. A total 261 participants (113 high school students, 115 college 33 working individuals) completed the Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) between April June 2024. utilized Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES), My Habits (MEH) questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests linear regression, assessed associations self-esteem, activity. risk was identified in 47% (n = 123) participants, with highest prevalence students (56.6%, n 64). Significant gender were observed (p < 0.001), males group showing elevated (64%, 32). Body dissatisfaction frequent comparisons increased 0.001); 45.7% 102) who often compared their bodies online reported heightened risk. Photo manipulation correlated higher 0.005). Regression analysis revealed a significant relationship restrictive dieting (estimate 0.9239; p while had no effect 0.00503, 0.977). highlights driven body dissatisfaction. Interventions should focus on image issues, self-acceptance, literacy. focused specific age (16-25) Poland, which may limit ability generalize results other demographic or groups. Future research include more diverse populations objective measurements.

Language: Английский

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Life Satisfaction and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Individuals According to Exercise Preferences of Outdoor and Indoor

Public Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective Preference for outdoor and indoor exercises is essential when choosing a place to exercise. This study compared adults' healthy lifestyle behaviors life satisfaction according physical activity location preferences. Subject Methods The conducted using cross‐sectional design between May October 2023, with visitors gym ( n = 270). sample included participants in the activities of two sports groups gyms operating. Study. questionnaire data collection consists demographic characteristics, Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), Life Satisfaction Scale (SLS), Three‐Factor Eating Questionnaire‐R (TFEQ). Percentage, mean, standard deviation, t ‐test, ANOVA posthoc analysis, Chi‐square tests were used analyze data. Results mean age was 25.87 ± 8.59 years. rate people doing 67.4%. those who prefer exercise 87.8%. Many parameters significant exercisers single p < 0.05). Conclusion Healthy are better both locations A fuller picture this that balance important preference exercises. Individuals should be encouraged outdoors indoors.

Language: Английский

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The influence of meaning in life on smartphone addiction among nursing undergraduates: the mediating roles of professional identity and achievement motivation

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: March 7, 2025

Smartphone addiction is a behavioral characterized by excessive smartphone use, leading to physical and mental health issues. This condition significantly affects individuals' well-being. Undergraduate nursing students, as the future backbone of profession, face challenges in maintaining their health. study aims investigate impact meaning life on among with professional identity achievement motivation parallel mediators motivation. A total 637 undergraduate students participated this (105 males, 16.5%; 532 females, 83.5%), an average age 20.71 ± 1.61 years. The Mobile Phone Addiction Index, Purpose Life Test-Short Form, Professional Identity Scale for Nursing Students, Short Form Achievement Motive were used measure addiction, life, identity, Descriptive statistics Pearson correlation analyses conducted using SPSS 27.0. Parallel mediation effects analyzed Model 4 PROCESS macro, bias-corrected percentile Bootstrap method test significance effects. findings revealed: (1) Meaning negatively predicted addiction; (2) mediated relationship between (3) (4) served addiction. highlights critical role reducing students. identified key mediating mechanisms. These provide valuable insights educators researchers, offering practical strategies mitigate enhance well-being through targeted interventions.

Language: Английский

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