COVID-19-Related Social Isolation Predispose to Problematic Internet and Online Video Gaming Use in Italy

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(3), С. 1539 - 1539

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic and its related containment measures have been associated with increased levels of stress, anxiety depression in the general population. While use digital media has greatly promoted by national governments international authorities to maintain social contacts healthy lifestyle behaviors, access may also bear risk inappropriate or excessive internet-related resources. The present study, part COVID Mental hEalth Trial (COMET) aims at investigating possible relationship between isolation, resources development their problematic use. A cross sectional survey was carried out explore prevalence internet addiction, media, video gaming binge watching, during Italian phase II (May-June 2020) III (June-September 1385 individuals (62.5% female, mean age 32.5 ± 12.9) mainly living Central Italy (52.4%). Data were stratified according II/III three groups regions (northern, central southern). Compared larger COMET most participants exhibited significant higher severe-to-extremely-severe depressive symptoms (46.3% vs. 12.4%; p < 0.01) extremely severe (77.8% 7.5%; 0.01). We observed a rise over time. Mediation analyses revealed that COVID-19-related psychopathology, anxiety, isolation play role emergence use, addiction gaming. Professional gamers younger subjects emerged as sub-populations particularly developing addictions. If confirmed more homogenous samples, our findings help shedding light on preventive treatment strategies for

Язык: Английский

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Health information seeking and sharing behavior of young adults on social media in Pakistan

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 55(3), С. 579 - 595

Опубликована: Май 6, 2022

Social media such as Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Twitter have radically enhanced the public access to health information. Still, studies unexplored factors that contribute toward behaviors especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study identifies likelihood of young adults’ information seeking sharing on social media. Specifically, drawing upon belief model (HBM), attempts understand how e-Health literacy affects The collected data from 413 adults through Google Forms a random basis. results generated applying structural equation modeling confirmed HBM related perceived susceptibility, severity benefits positively while barriers negatively influence intentions Furthermore, was associated with This is amongst first few context world investigate based HBM.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 messages targeting young people on social media: content analysis of Australian health authority posts

Health Promotion International, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 38(2)

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2023

Health authorities utilized social media during the COVID-19 pandemic to disseminate critical and timely health messages, specifically targeting priority groups such as young people. To understand how was used for this purpose, we investigated content of COVID-19-related posts people (16-29 years old) shared by Australian departments. Posts with information were extracted from all eight State Territory department Facebook, Instagram TikTok accounts over 1 month Delta outbreak (September 2021) analysed thematically. In total, 238 identified 1059 extracted. All departments five only one TikTok. The majority implicitly targeted people; 14.7% explicitly mentioned age or 'young people'. included accompanying visuals; 77% still images like photos illustrations whilst 23% moving videos GIFs. Communication techniques calls action (63% posts), responsive communication (32% posts) positive emotional appeal (31% posts). Social marketing catering varying extents despite receiving higher levels engagement; 45% featured emojis 16% humour, 14% celebrities 6% memes. Priority ethnic/cultural chronic health/disability communities rarely in communication. findings indicate a lack on directed towards people, highlighting an opportunity increased use platforms trends popular online.

Язык: Английский

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What motivates people to counter misinformation on social media? Unpacking the roles of perceived consequences, third-person perception and social media use

Online Information Review, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 48(1), С. 105 - 122

Опубликована: Май 2, 2023

Purpose Drawing upon the third-person effect (TPE) theory, this study focuses on two types of misinformation countering intentions (i.e. simple correction and with justification). Accordingly, it aims to (1) assess tenability perception (TPP) in face social media, (2) explore antecedents TPP its relationship individual-level (3) examine whether mediating process is contingent different media usage conditions. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted 1,000 representative respondents recruited Mainland China January 2022 using quota sampling. Paired t -test, multiple linear regression moderated mediation analysis were employed proposed hypotheses. Findings Results bolster fundamental proposition that individuals perceive others as more susceptible than they are. The self-other perceptual bias served a mediator between perceived consequence justification) intentions. Furthermore, intensive users likely be motivated counter derived from indirect mechanism. Originality/value findings provide further evidence for role TPE explaining intention prosocial altruistic behavior rather self-serving behavior. Practically, promising ways combat rampant include promoting aspects beneficial outcomes efforts others, well reconfiguring strategies by impelling participate enacting actions Peer review peer history article available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-09-2022-0507 .

Язык: Английский

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Associations between media use, self-efficacy, and health literacy among Chinese rural and urban elderly: A moderated mediation model

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Март 9, 2023

The influence of media use on health literacy among urban and rural elderly has been unknown in China. This study aims to examine the association between explore mediating role self-efficacy moderating urban-rural residency.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of media on preventive behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2023

Abstract The novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic required implementation of a variety measures. In addition to pharmaceutical measures, such as vaccines, changing individuals’ nonpharmaceutical preventive behaviour is essential prevent the spread infection. uncertain situations, pandemic, media sources are important for guiding decision-making behaviour. this study, we examined effects use on during COVID-19. Earlier studies have shown that social networking service (SNS) browsing promotes However, those only assessed single point early stages pandemic; therefore, ongoing unclear. Thus, two-wave panel survey was conducted in 2020 and 2021 an exploratory analysis changes over time. results show effect SNS preventing going out confirmed stage not observed 1 year later. It also who shifted from self-restraint within were affected by type use, but cognitive factors. As situation analyses consider time-series gaining insights about promotion maintenance continuous prevention behaviours.

Язык: Английский

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Social Media and Subjective Well-Being in Older Adults: The Role of Social Support, Self-Efficacy, and Depressive Symptoms

Journal of Gerontological Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025

Purpose To explore how social media affects older adults' subjective well-being (SWB) through underlying mechanisms. Method Path analysis was performed with 106 Chinese adults to examine the effects of media's interactive communication, information acquisition, and leisure entertainment on SWB via support, self-efficacy, depressive symptoms. Results The model fit well (χ 2 / df = 5.28, goodness index 0.86). Social support mediated positive relationship between communication SWB, self-efficacy acquisition SWB. Leisure activities showed no significant association Conclusion addresses deficits from physical limitations enhances retrieval, thus improving Findings elucidate influences in adults, offering theoretical guidance for interventions enhance their well-being. [ Journal Geronto-logical Nursing, xx (xx), xx–xx.]

Язык: Английский

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Problematic use of the Internet in low- and middle-income countries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 48, С. 101208 - 101208

Опубликована: Июль 30, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Mechanisms of Physical Exercise Effects on Anxiety in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Lockdown: An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience and the Moderating Role of Media Exposure

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(4), С. 3588 - 3588

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects physical exercise on anxiety in older adults during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, as well mediating role psychological resilience and moderating media exposure. An online questionnaire used survey Chengdu, Southwest China. A total 451 aged 60 years participated (209 males 242 females). results suggest that negatively influenced symptoms adults; mediated effect predicted it; furthermore, exposure moderated anxiety, low levels strengthened these effects. This suggests participation reduced lockdown may have adults.

Язык: Английский

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A Shot in the Arm for Vaccination Intention: The Media and the Health Belief Model in Three Chinese Societies

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(6), С. 3705 - 3705

Опубликована: Март 20, 2022

This large-sample study of three Chinese societies—Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong—demonstrates the importance media exposure for people’s vaccination intentions during COVID-19 pandemic. By employing two constructs (i.e., perceived susceptibility severity) in health belief model (HBM), identifies significant indirect effects on individuals’ intention all societies. That said, trust negatively moderated path from severity to Mainland China Taiwan. In these societies, higher an individual’s media, less influence his/her intention. It suggests that level is a contextual factor explaining decision-making issues. Generally, combination HBM has been proven be useful understanding intentions. These findings provide practical considerations governmental agencies, public institutions, campaign designers promote

Язык: Английский

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