Problematic social media use in childhood and adolescence

Addictive Behaviors, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 153, С. 107980 - 107980

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2024

At the time of writing, about 4.59 billion people use social media with many adolescents using their accounts across a myriad applications and platforms. According to recent statistics, in 2022 individuals spent an average 151 minutes on each day, illustrating global relevance (Dixon, 2022a,b). One pressing questions, internationally, is whether harmful and/or addictive. This question particular importance because teenagers - younger spend considerable these platforms, which have increasingly become integral part lives. Moreover, considering lifespan development, may be particularly vulnerable specific features advertisements shown them Growing prevalence poor mental health young has led recommendations United States routinely screen for anxiety 8-18 year olds, depression suicide risk between 12-18 years age (US Preventive Services Task Force et al., a,b) conditions often accompanying problematic use. The present work not only provides insights into current state literature but also recommendations.

Язык: Английский

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Parenting and Problematic Social Media Use: A Systematic Review

Current Addiction Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(3), С. 511 - 527

Опубликована: Март 9, 2024

Abstract Purpose of Review Research on the relation between parenting and adolescents’ problematic social media use (PSMU) is relatively new reveals rather mixed findings. This likely due to a focus different factors as well diversity in outcomes use. paper aimed at reviewing existing literature PSMU providing reference for future research intervention. Recent Findings There consistent evidence that positive parent–child relationships family climate home are related less PSMU. Likewise, most studies indicate parenting, characterized by affection, responsiveness, demandingness, associated with PSMU, whereas inconsistency control more concerning internet-specific far consistent. Restrictive mediation shows dual influence. When restrictive constitutes rule setting, then negative correlation found. However, when it refers reactive restrictions, association Active not consistently correlated Finally, clear parental phubbing was Summary review indicates there parent-child interactions general practices (e.g., affection responsiveness) may help prevent than guiding or restricting internet largely used cross-sectional design varied significantly conceptualization operationalization practices. justifies further investigation which needed provide an integral prevention approach includes support optimal adolescent development, including

Язык: Английский

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Clustering potential metaverse users with the use of a value-based framework: Exploiting perceptions and attitudes on the use and adoption of metaverse for bold propositions

Telematics and Informatics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 87, С. 102074 - 102074

Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2023

Metaverse is a new emerging platform that enables users to interact with each other and engage in many activities inside collective virtual shared space. rapidly evolving, it essential understand the perception attitude of its potential users. Therefore, this research aims study metaverse obtain their opinions on some key variables metaverse. These include core concept, readiness, ease use, intention belong Metaverse, adopt, value realization. We designed an online questionnaire measure these variables. Then, deep analysis collected data was conducted using various exploratory descriptive statistics all participants. Subsequently, we performed further correlation participants from Saudi Arabia, which resulted clustering into three groups. The result work can help understanding current metaverse, especially Arabia. This will consequently developing space, enhancing features, providing best experiences. Our contributes Theory by justifying bold value-based framework for Adoption. also introduces clusters, Skeptical, Unaware, Optimists, platforms, clear description group.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and associated factors of early sexual initiation among female youth in Tanzania: a nationwide survey

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025

Early sexual initiation among female youth in Tanzania presents a significant public health concern, as it is associated with increased risks of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and adverse socioeconomic consequences.​ This study aimed to determine the prevalence factors early Tanzania. We used data from 2022 Demographic Health Survey, conducted between February 24 July 21, 2022. The sampling frame was stratified by geographic region urban/rural areas, using two-stage method that selected primary units based on census enumeration followed household selection probability systematic sampling. Data management analysis were performed STATA version 18.5, descriptive statistics, weighted logistic regression model initiation. Odds ratios (OR) 95% Confidence intervals (CI) estimate strength association. overall 17.4%. In an adjusted analysis, no formal education had higher odds having (aOR = 3.09, 95%CI: 2.06–4.57) compared their counterparts who attained secondary/higher education. Conversely, working 0.81, 0.62–0.97), media exposure 0.74, 0.58–0.96), age 0.91, 0.87–0.96) lower found proportion youths Lack education, increase age, exposure, employment There great need for multifaceted approach includes educational reforms comprehensive economic strengthening while addressing structural inequalities vulnerability debut youths.​.

Язык: Английский

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Digital and social media use among adolescents in Arctic Norway: Exploring risk and protective factors in Finnmark County

Dialogues in Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100212 - 100212

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Adolescents' mental health, problematic internet use, and their parents' rules on internet use: A latent profile analysis

Computers in Human Behavior, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 156, С. 108232 - 108232

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Adolescents Spending Time with Their Parents: Does It Matter?

Youth, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(2), С. 556 - 566

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2024

The current study aims to explore the relevance of ‘time spent with parents’ for different risk behaviors (i.e., alcohol use, smoking, gambling and problematic social media use), peer factors time peers, pressure support) parenting control, relatedness family support). A cross-sectional design was employed, including 2165 adolescents aged from 12 18 years (Mage = 14.7, SD 1.33; 52% girls; 30% in pre-vocational education). Independent sample t-tests were performed compare contrasting groups (≤1 h vs. >1 h; ≤2 >2 ≤3 >3 h) relevant outcomes. Results. Adolescents spending on average per day their parents joint activities reported lower levels behavior, less pressure, more support parental support. At same time, this does not seem come at expense as 1 or did spend peers. All findings point undertaking adolescent children.

Язык: Английский

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The revenue model of mainstream online social networks and potential alternatives: A scenario-based evaluation by German adolescents and adults

Technology in Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 77, С. 102569 - 102569

Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Reflections of Adult Learners on Binge-Watching and its Detrimental Impact on the Environment in West Bengal, India

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024

In contemporary society, digital technology permeates every aspect of our routines. This study assessed students' comprehension the environmental impacts prolonged screen time, specifically during binge-watching sessions. It investigated awareness carbon emissions from electronic device usage, habits, and influencing factors such as content preferences, duration, frequency. The also explored potential interventions to mitigate impacts. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected 525 higher education students (150 male, 375 female) through self-designed standardized questionnaires. analysis involved Percentage, t-test, ANOVA, Multiple Correlation, coding processes. Results indicated that 66.67% had high level understanding regarding impact binge-watching, while only 4.76% highly aware extended time. Additionally, 23.81% exhibited levels habits behavior. Gender disparities significant; females demonstrated deeper (t=4.08, p < α) showed different compared males (t=3.16, α). However, no significant gender difference was found in (t=0.28, > A notable (t=12.98, observed between their emissions. revealed weak positive correlation (R=0.36) differences [F(2, 1572) = 320.10, 0.05, 0.01] impacts, emissions, behaviors. Factors regulatory measures identified.

Язык: Английский

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A Four-Item Questionnaire to Measure Problematic Social Media Use: The Social Media Disorder Test

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(12), С. 980 - 980

Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2023

While the use of video games and social media is an enjoyable recreational activity for most users, a minority develop problematic patterns use. In ICD-11, first time, there category “disorders due to addictive behaviors” (including gaming disorder). The scientific literature also suggests potential media. Economic screening tools this are still needed. A very economical questionnaire record disorder ICD-11-based Gaming Disorder Test (GDT). purpose present survey was investigate psychometric properties adapted (Social Media Test, SMDT) assess (PSMU). Therefore, 443 youths (mean age: 20.11 years) were examined with SMDT other measures regarding PSMU, self-control, psychopathology. confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) reliability correlation analyses conducted. For SMDT, we observed good fit indices in CFA, suggesting one-factor structure; coefficient 0.90, found indications criterion validity. If results can be confirmed, its four questions, would instrument measure PSMU based on ICD-11 criteria behavioral addictions.

Язык: Английский

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