Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
An
increase
in
excessive
Internet
use
(EIU)
among
adolescents
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
was
suggested
many
studies.
However,
these
studies
were
mostly
based
on
cross-sectional
and/or
unrepresentative
samples.
Methods
Using
data
from
a
nationwide
Finnish
school
survey
years
2017,
2019
and
2021
(N=450,864;
aged
13–20
years),
changes
prevalence
of
EIU
(EIUS,
5-item)
assessed.
The
effects
(year
vs.
2017/2019
combined)
linear
trend
analyzed
logistic
regression
models.
Models
adjusted
for
loneliness,
depression,
anxiety,
sociodemographic
factors.
Results
Among
males,
varied
minimally
(7.8–8.1%)
2017
to
2021.
females,
increased
6.8%
11.7%
effect
significant
(OR=1.53;
p<0.001).
Including
model
turned
females
non-significant
(p=0.625),
whereas
(OR=1.17;
Adjusting
models
with
mental
health-related
factors
attenuated
some
extent,
but
not
trend.
Conclusions
There
is
sex
difference
way
developed
adolescents.
In
there
no
indication
while
first
found,
it
also
be
product
already
started
before
pandemic.
These
results
are
contrast
earlier
suggesting
an
EIU.
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
354, С. 331 - 338
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
Symptoms
of
emotional
regulation
disorders,
such
as
those
related
to
anxiety
are
one
the
main
challenges
public
among
young
people.
This
study
validated
Spanish
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
Assessment-7
(GAD-7)
scores
in
a
representative
sample
adolescents.
A
total
2235
students
(M
=
14.49
years;
SD
1.76;
52.9
%
women),
selected
by
stratified
random
sampling
from
34
schools,
participated
survey.
The
unidimensional
model
GAD-7
showed
adequate
goodness-of-fit
indices.
Scalar
measurement
invariance
was
found
gender
and
age.
reliability
score
0.90.
positively
associated
with
symptoms
depression,
negative
affect,
behavioral
problems,
negatively
positive
affect
quality
life.
First,
although
is
large
representative,
it
important
note
that
belongs
specific
autonomous
community
(La
Rioja),
which
may
limit
generalizability
results.
Second,
self-reports
were
used
assess
all
psychological
indicators,
their
known
limitations.
Finally,
cross-sectional
nature
this
means
impossible
draw
conclusions
about
causal
relationships.
brief,
easy,
reliable
tool
for
assessing
self-reported
educational
contexts.
can
be
screening
early
detection
monitoring
during
adolescence.
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
59(12), С. 2291 - 2301
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
An
increase
in
excessive
Internet
use
(EIU)
among
adolescents
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
was
suggested
many
studies.
However,
these
studies
were
mostly
based
on
cross-sectional
and/or
unrepresentative
samples.
Methods
Using
data
from
a
nationwide
Finnish
school
survey
years
2017,
2019
and
2021
(
N
=
450,864;
aged
13–20
years),
changes
prevalence
of
EIU
(EIUS,
5-item)
assessed.
The
effects
(year
vs.
2017/2019
combined)
linear
trend
analyzed
logistic
regression
models.
Models
adjusted
for
loneliness,
depression,
anxiety,
sociodemographic
factors.
Results
Among
males,
varied
minimally
(7.8–8.1%)
2017
to
2021.
females,
increased
6.8
11.7%
effect
significant
(OR
1.53;
p
<
0.001).
Including
model
turned
females
non-significant
0.625),
whereas
1.17;
Adjusting
models
with
mental
health-related
factors
attenuated
some
extent,
but
not
trend.
Conclusions
There
is
sex
difference
way
developed
adolescents.
In
there
no
indication
while
first
found,
it
also
be
product
already
started
before
pandemic.
These
results
are
contrast
earlier
suggesting
an
EIU.
European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024
Abstract
This
time-trend
study
assesses
changes
in
mental
health
and
substance
use
among
Finnish
adolescents
from
1998
to
2018.
Representative
samples
of
(
N
=
6,600)
aged
13–16
years
participated
school-based,
almost
identical
cross-sectional
studies
n
1,446),
2008
2,009),
2014
1,800)
2018
1,345),
respectively.
The
Strengths
Difficulties
Questionnaire
was
used
assess
health.
When
comparing
the
clinical
range
between
2018,
main
finding
significant
increase
emotional
symptoms
females.
percentage
females
increased
17.5
30.1%
during
twenty-year
period.
psychopathology
measures
were
analyzed
as
continuous
variables,
problems
confirmed.
clearly
illustrates
a
linear
trend,
with
consistent
decrease
both
genders.
An
alarming
steady
self-reported
indicates
importance
early
detection
evidence-based
interventions
for
adolescent
anxiety
depression
prevent
adversities
associated
these
disorders.
Behavioral Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3), С. 262 - 262
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Anxiety
significantly
impacts
the
well-being
of
university
students.
This
study
employs
pandemic-induced
lockdown
as
a
quasi-experimental
situation
to
examine
students’
perceptions
acoustic
environment
and
anxiety
levels,
further
investigating
potential
correlation
between
these
two
variables.
An
online
questionnaire
survey
was
conducted
with
250
respondents
from
seven
cities,
across
nine
universities
in
China,
encompassing
both
high-
low-risk
areas
concerning
pandemic.
In
addition,
assessments
at
three
selected
sites
on
campus
were
conducted.
The
results
indicate
that
reported
an
increase
perception
indoor
noise,
particularly
voices
instrumental
sounds.
Concurrently,
sound
pressure
levels
during
generally
lower,
resulting
quieter
outdoor
environment.
A
total
54%
experiencing
symptoms
this
period,
those
perceiving
changes
exhibiting
higher
anxiety.
significant
observed
levels.
Overall
satisfaction
negatively
correlated
being
more
pronounced
groups
prone
anxiety,
such
women.
Furthermore,
loudness
most
prominently
perceived
positively
stronger
less
men.
Respondents
showed
high
level
tolerance
for
social/communal
sounds,
Conversely,
natural
electromechanical
sounds
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
mitigating
through
manipulation
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Май 30, 2025
The
detection
of
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
(GAD)
in
indigenous
populations
poses
a
challenge
due
to
their
holistic
approach
health,
which
significantly
contrasts
with
the
Western
biomedical
model.
Moreover,
conventional
assessment
tools
often
overlook
cultural
particularities,
compromising
effectiveness
these
contexts.
Objective
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
analyze
diagnostic
accuracy
GAD-7
Quechua
population
Peruvian
Andes.
Method
To
address
issue,
we
conducted
case-control
evaluate
clinical
Test
(GAD-7)
rural
communities
We
included
147
GAD
patients
and
322
controls.
involved
four
stages:
adaptation
GAD-7,
door-to-door
evaluation,
blind
psychiatric
neuropsychological
assessments,
application
GAD-7.
used
Delphi
method,
focus
groups,
bilingual
judges.
Factor
analyses,
reliability
utility
evaluations
were
performed.
Results
showed
high
content
validity
(Aiken’s
V
>
0.85),
strong
internal
consistency
(α
=
0.912,
ω
an
area
under
curve
0.93.
With
cutoff
score
11,
it
achieved
91.3%
sensitivity
86.1%
specificity.
Conclusions
This
is
first
validate
test
for
populations.
