Associations Between Behavioral Addictions and Mental Health Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Current Addiction Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 565 - 587

Published: March 14, 2024

Abstract Purpose of Review The COVID-19 pandemic has promoted behavioral changes and elevated mental distress. Addictive behaviors often increased, generating health problems. present study’s primary aim was to investigate associations between different types addictions (including addictions, related conditions, phenomena) secondary aims were: (i) identify possible sources heterogeneity (ii) explore potential moderators in Recent Findings Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), studies from the period December 2019 May 2023 were sought PubMed , Scopus ISI Web Knowledge Google Scholar its first ten pages. articles’ relevance screened evaluated. included papers’ quality assessed according Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Fisher’s Z scores computed magnitudes I 2 indices used estimate levels meta-analysis. Among 85 (N = 104,425 23 countries; mean age 24.22 years; 60.77% female), most internet-related phenomena (28 on social media, 25 internet, smartphone, 12 gaming). pooled estimation showed that higher internet use (regardless type) associated with more problems which type). Moderator analyses almost no variables affected founded associations. Summary Most focused behaviors, suggesting relationships specific during pandemic. Moreover, found systematic review meta-analysis comparable identified conducted before How help people reduce address concerns are important topics healthcare providers.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between physical activity and Internet addiction among adolescents in western China: a chain mediating model of anxiety and inhibitory control

Psychology Health & Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(9), P. 1602 - 1618

Published: May 21, 2024

This study aims to investigate the mediating effect of anxiety and inhibitory control in relationship between physical activity Internet addiction (IA) among adolescents. A total 951 adolescents from western China completed a self-report survey assessing activity, anxiety, control, IA. Descriptive analysis, correlation mediation analysis were conducted using SPSS software Process plug-in. Controlling for age, gender, only child status, findings revealed negative association Moreover, positively correlated with Additionally, exhibited positive control. Notably, directly negatively predicted IA adolescents, while also indirectly predicting it through contributes deeper understanding mechanisms that underlie complex effects on

Language: Английский

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The metacognitive-motivational links between stress and short-form video addiction

Technology in Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 77, P. 102548 - 102548

Published: April 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Specific Internet Disorders in University Students in Taiwan and Hong Kong: Psychometric Properties with Invariance Testing for the Traditional Chinese Version of the Assessment of Criteria for Specific Internet-Use Disorders (ACSID-11)

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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Phubbing and its impact on the individual's psychological well-being

Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 248, P. 104388 - 104388

Published: July 3, 2024

Increasingly, smartphones have become a part of people's everyday lives, and are now considered by many to be an indispensable social accessory. Since attachment smartphone could negative psychological consequences, burgeoning new area research has emerged which examines the effects on individuals' well-being. Hence, this study focuses phubbing - one's engagement with during face-to-face conversation another person or group people its association For investigation, quantitative descriptive approach been adopted involving sample 370 women men from Spain between 25 60 years old. The survey was distributed late 2019 first quarter 2020. Phubbing Behaviors Survey conducted, comprising five dimensions (cultural, technological, social, communicational, psychological), total 33 items requiring responses 5-point Likert scale. This used in conjunction General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), consisting four categories (somatic symptoms, dysfunction, anxiety insomnia, severe depression), 7 per category. findings reveal positive correlation depression and, young under old show higher levels somatic symptoms than same age group. demonstrates need raise awareness via health education promote healthy use Internet prevent distress resulting phubbing.

Language: Английский

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Collection of smartphone and internet addiction

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: June 14, 2023

Abstract The enigma of smartphone and internet addiction has plagued academics for the last decade, now scholars believe this behavior might have a substantial effect on human health social issues. However, there are literature gaps. Thus, BMC Psychiatry works with us to launch special collection “Smartphone Internet Addiction”.

Language: Английский

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<p>Problematic interactive media use in teens: comorbidities, assessment, and treatment</p>

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: Volume 12, P. 447 - 455

Published: June 1, 2019

Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU), aka internet or video game addiction, is increasingly presenting to pediatricians for care. The majority of youth now use mobile media almost constantly communicate, learn, and entertain themselves, but some, uncontrolled gaming, social use, pornography viewing, information-bingeing on short videos websites contribute functional impairment. PIMU can result in academic failure, withdrawal, behavioral problems, family conflict, physical mental health problems. There no formal diagnosis describe the spectrum behaviors therefore standardized therapeutic interventions. Anticipatory guidance will help identify at risk empower parents recognize prevent In addition, epidemiology etiology indicate that Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), affective disorders, Autism Spectrum (ASD) may predispose and, some cases, from PIMU, offering opportunities effective treatment by addressing underlying pathology manifesting itself interactive environment. Efforts establish evidence-based diagnoses, develop evaluate strategies, train clinicians recognition care are reviewed.

Language: Английский

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Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) Across China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran: Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Measurement Invariance, and Network Analysis

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 14, 2023

Abstract The popularity and advancement of smartphones generate a new phenomenon smartphone addiction. To promote early identification individuals at risk addiction, healthcare providers could assess if an individual has nomophobia (i.e., anxiety worry having no hand). present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) across four countries: China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran. Via cross-sectional design convenience sampling, 7871 participants (5969 Chinese, 534 Bangladeshi, 666 Pakistani, 702 Iranian) completed NMP-Q. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) network were used examine NMP-Q countries. CFA identified four-factor structure (Tucker-Lewis index = 0.934, comparative fit 0.943, standardized root mean square residual 0.037, error approximation 0.079) for NMP-Q, was measurement invariant genders Network results supported findings via visualized correlations among items. consistently found in countries Iran, indicating that includes specific domains. Measurement invariance suggests may effectively

Language: Английский

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Problematic Use of Internet Among Indonesia University Students: Psychometric Evaluation of Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale and Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form

Psychiatry Investigation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(12), P. 1103 - 1111

Published: Dec. 19, 2023

Objective Social media addiction and internet gaming disorder may cause mental health problems among a minority of university students. The Bergen Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) the 9-item Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF) are commonly used worldwide. However, they have not been translated or validated into Indonesian. present study aimed to translate validate BSMAS IGDS9-SF in an Indonesian context young adults.Methods A multi-center, web-based cross-sectional was conducted 458 students (74% female; mean age 22.5 years) Indonesia from June December 2021. were Internal consistency (using Cronbach’s α McDonald’s ω) factor structure confirmatory analysis) two instruments examined. Concurrent validity examined using their correlations with external concepts: nomophobia psychological distress.Results both acceptable (Cronbach’s α=0.80 0.90; ω=0.86 0.92). Both unidimensional good loadings (0.54–0.78 for BSMAS; 0.63–0.79 IGDS9-SF). Moreover, had stronger associations (r=0.58 0.12; p<0.001) than distress (r=0.43 0.15; p<0.001).Conclusion versions psychometric properties terms linguistic validity, unidimensionality, reliability. findings indicate tools appropriate assessing risk social Indonesia.

Language: Английский

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The Association between Mobile Game Addiction and Mental Health Problems and Learning Outcomes among Thai Youths Classified by Gender and Education Levels

Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(4), P. 196 - 202

Published: Oct. 1, 2023

Introduction: Youth are increasingly playing mobile games, which distinct from traditional but there is limited research investigating the causal relationship between game addiction and mental health problems in Thailand. This study investigated association depression, loneliness, social anxiety as well academic performance. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected 3427 students Thailand May to September 2022, using a 5-part self-report questionnaire. A multistage random sampling was performed. Descriptive statistics structural equation modeling (SEM) used analyze data. Results: The prevalence of among Thai youth 22.2% (95% confidence interval = 20.9–23.7), higher females (25.6%) than males (17.9%) with P < 0.001 high school vocational (20.6%) undergraduate (20.0%) 0.001. According SEM analysis, significantly associated depression (β 0.36, 0.001), loneliness 0.31, 0.28, grade point average mediated by 0.10, 0.001). Conclusion: model depicting addiction, anxiety, performance consistent empirical identification substantial group addicted gamers effects on issues supports efforts all stakeholders prevent becoming treat gamers.

Language: Английский

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