The role of social support in mitigating the effects of increased screen time on adolescent mental health

PLOS mental health., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 2(1), С. e0000213 - e0000213

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025

Excessive screen time has been linked to deteriorating mental health in adolescents, a relationship potentially intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversely, supportive social environments are associated with improved well-being. This study examined association between time, social/emotional support, and among adolescents pandemic using data from 2022 National Health Interview Survey’s Sample Child Interview. The analysis focused on aged 12 17. Mental outcomes included (1) frequency of feeling sad or depressed (2) life satisfaction score. Key independent variables were daily exceeding two hours consistent receipt needed emotional support. Ordinary least squares regressions survey weights applied ensure nationally representative findings. 2,649 81% reporting over 76% consistently receiving Regression results indicated that less than support reported lowest depressive symptoms (coef = 0.79, p<0.001) highest scores 1.34, compared their peers greater and/or inconsistent These findings highlight importance managing ensuring robust promote adolescent health.

Язык: Английский

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When Technology Meets Anxiety:The Moderating Role of AI Usage in the Relationship Between Social Anxiety, Learning Adaptability, and Behavioral Problems Among Chinese Primary School Students

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Год журнала: 2025, Номер Volume 18, С. 151 - 167

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

This study aims to examine the relationships between social anxiety, learning adaptability, AI technology usage, and behavioral problems among primary school students, with a focus on mediating role of adaptability moderating usage. A cross-sectional survey was conducted 1240 students aged 8-15 in Luzhou, Sichuan Province. Social anxiety measured using Anxiety Scale for Children (SASC), assessed Children's Learning Adaptability Questionnaire (CSAQ), were evaluated Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), tool usage gauged through self-developed questionnaire. Data analysis involved correlation multiple regression analyses SPSS, moderated mediation effect analyzed Process Model 59. found significantly positively predict problems, indicating that higher levels associated more problems. partially mediated this relationship, suggesting not only directly impacts but also indirectly heightens risk by reducing adaptability. Additionally, relationship stronger observed at Specifically, positive influence became pronounced as increased, frequent use can amplify impact outcomes. increases diminishing plays its effects becoming highlights need educators improving students' judiciously incorporate technology, consider individual differences, particularly mental health, foster comprehensive healthy student development.

Язык: Английский

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The mediating and moderating role of social support on the relationship between psychological well-being and burdensomeness among elderly with chronic illness: community nursing perspective

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025

Abstract The increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses among the elderly affects their physical and psychological well-being, contributing to emotional burdens feelings burdensomeness. This study aims investigate mediating moderating role social support in relationship between well-being burdensomeness individuals with illnesses. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed, involving 311 participants aged 60 older, recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected using validated instruments via structured interviews conducted from June August 2024. results indicate that perceived has a strong negative effect on ( r = -0.654). Social significantly mediates this relationship, higher associated lower (β -0.646) improved 0.318). Strengthening networks can mitigate promote mental health, ultimately enhancing quality life for older adults facing health challenges.

Язык: Английский

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Silent struggles: a qualitative study exploring mental health challenges of undergraduate healthcare students

BMC Medical Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025

Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, influencing how individuals think, feel, and perform. among healthcare students has become major concern, drawing attention due to its profound impact on their welfare, academic performance, ability effectively interact with patients. This paper aimed explore the experiences undergraduate facing mental challenges at Qatar University. With focus understanding factors contributing issues exploring coping mechanisms, research also sought identify students' recommendations for institutional support improve well-being. A qualitative approach using semi-structured face-to-face interviews was employed collect data. purposive sampling method used recruit from five disciplines- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences Nursing- who had self-reported mild moderate depressive symptoms based Patient Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21). total 15 were conducted, recorded, transcribed verbatim, thematic analysis key themes. Several themes emerged interviews, including pressure, social isolation, anxiety, fear failure, stigma surrounding support. Academic pressure consistently reported as stressor, anxiety emotional strain. Social isolation further exacerbated challenges, while many highlighted lack well-established strategies. Stigma related seeking significant barrier, preventing accessing available services. The study highlights faced by students, emphasizing need effective Addressing pressures, enhancing self-coping mechanisms systems, reducing around care are essential steps toward improving student Not applicable.

Язык: Английский

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From family social support to problematic internet use: a serial mediation model of hostility and depression

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025

Internet usage has become an inevitable part of daily life. Adolescents who are developmentally vulnerable due to family dynamics or suffer psychological distress at greater risk problematic use. This study aims reveal the intricate pathways linking social support use among adolescents and mediating roles hostility depression. The uses serial mediation analyses Hayes PROCESS macro examine a large sample 2,047 (1,182 females 865 males). Results revealed significant negative association between Both depression were found be critical mediators, functioning independently sequentially in relationship findings highlight protective role against by reducing depressive symptoms. investigation contributes extant literature elucidating mechanisms underlying It suggests that interventions targeting systems, feelings hostility, may effectively mitigate adolescent populations.

Язык: Английский

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Severity of insomnia and stress perception as a chained mediator between perceived social support and somatic symptoms in Chinese's nurses

Applied Nursing Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 151940 - 151940

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The causal effect of stressors on antenatal common mental disorders among pregnant mothers in Dabat district Northwest, Ethiopia: A generalized structural equation model approach

PLOS mental health., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 2(3), С. e0000260 - e0000260

Опубликована: Март 21, 2025

Antenatal mental health is a crucial but overlooked and neglected element of maternal infant care. Various factors have been associated with triggering illness during pregnancy. It essential to explore the stressors mediators that play role in causing these issues understand how they interact. Therefore, this study aimed analyze causal association between influencing disorders using stress process model. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among pregnant women at Dabat Health Demographic Surveillance Site Northwest, Ethiopia, June August 2022. This measure common Self-Reported Questionnaire-20 variables. Generalized Structural Equation Model used evaluate effect on antenatal disorders. model, known for its ability complex relationship environmental exposures, emotional responses, cognitive appraisals, impact The included 872 women, which 114 (13.1%) (95% CI: 10.07, 15.4) reported experiencing symptoms Lack care(β=1.4), unplanned pregnancy(β=0.85), intimate partner violence (β=0.87), all were higher disorder score. family history (β=-0.11) decreased Moreover, social support (β=-0.19), life-threatening events (β=0.93), stress-coping mechanisms (β=0.12) appeared mediate link identified highlights psychosocial health, underlining urgent need holistic approach prenatal care includes well-being. Integrating systems improving outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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Stress as a Risk Factor for Informal Caregiver Burden

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(7), С. 731 - 731

Опубликована: Март 26, 2025

Background/Objectives: Informal caregivers, who provide essential support to dependent family members, often face high levels of stress and mental health problems due the physical emotional demands role. This study examined connections between anxiety, depression, stress, caregiver burden in informal caregivers. Methods: A total 344 caregivers from Valencian Community, selected by incidental sampling, took part. 58.7% were female (n = 202) with a mean age 46.37 years (SD 14.79), while 41.3% male 142) 14.78). used DASS-21 Zarit Burden Questionnaire. Data analysis was structural equation modeling latent factors. Results: The principal findings indicated that anxiety depression predictive factors for (p 0.006, p 0.002 respectively), turn, associated higher < 0.001). Conclusions: Anxiety indirectly heighten through increased stress.

Язык: Английский

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Changes to social and healthcare providers support in the perinatal period: Impact on coping strategies, depression and anxiety

Midwifery, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 142, С. 104295 - 104295

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Integral Well-Being: The Impact of the Physical Education Teacher

IntechOpen eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025

This chapter emphasizes the importance of achieving academic and personal goals through crucial role physical education for health in schools. It highlights how promotes healthy habits regular activity, addressing decline sports participation due to technology various reasons youth disengagement. The stresses motivating students both theoretical teaching practical demonstrations behaviors, underscoring need models supportive environments. advocates integrating activity balanced nutrition into school curriculum enhance students’ well-being, performance, overall development. In summary, a holistic approach, recognizing interconnectedness physical, emotional, thus fostering foundation successful adult life.

Язык: Английский

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