Effects of Cognitive Appraisals on Perceived Self-Efficacy and Distress during the COVID-19 Lockdown: An Empirical Analysis Based on Structural Equation Modeling

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(7), С. 5294 - 5294

Опубликована: Март 28, 2023

During the COVID-19 lockdown, individuals and households had to responsibly manage difficulties problems caused by restrictions on their mobility, such as interruptions work schedules, insecure food supplies, procurement of services health care. The perceptions risk well fear disease were strongly linked worry, defined a sequence thoughts that evoke negative emotions elevated levels anxiety distress. This study evaluated how different cognitive appraisals an individual's sources worry could influence perceived self-efficacy directly or indirectly moderate general A sample 544 participants completed survey included questions based generalized scale, concern during epidemic, appraisal scale in emergency, discomfort. Subsequently, structural-equation-modeling (SEM) analysis was performed test moderating role participants' overall distress lockdown. Overall, model reported acceptable fit values confirmed hypotheses study. An worries activated either dysfunctional threat appraisal, which prompted fear-and-closure response then increased state distress; two other functional (i.e., adaptive supportive) contributed significantly improving self-efficacy. Higher shown be associated with lower For purposes prevention containment, it would appropriate promote psycho-educational interventions adoption strategies are beneficial for

Язык: Английский

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Anxiety predicts internet addiction, which predicts depression among male college students: A cross-lagged comparison by sex

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13

Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2023

Objectives Internet addiction has become an increasingly serious public health issue, putting young people at particular risk of psychological harm. This study aimed to analyze the interactions between college students’ depression, anxiety, and explore how these differ men women. Methods A 6-month follow-up was conducted on 234 students using Self-Rating Depression Scale, Self-rating Anxiety Revised Chen Addiction Scale. Results Depression, were positively correlated ( p < 0.01). can predict that depression. Moreover, anxiety had a significant predictive effect among men. Conclusion predicts addiction, depression male students. These findings may better inform future intervention strategies. Particularly, interventions address by focusing role especially

Язык: Английский

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Smartphone addiction and phubbing behavior among university students: A moderated mediation model by fear of missing out, social comparison, and loneliness

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2023

This article examines mediators and moderators that may explain the link between smartphone addiction phubbing behavior using a sample of 794 university students.A mediation model was tested to test hypothesis social comparison orientation fear missing out would mediate behavior. Additionally, moderated leveraged examine loneliness as moderator within hypothesized model. The data collected were analyzed SPSS.The findings show significant positive relationship confirm associations reveal is positively linked link, on other hand, partially sequentially mediated by orientation. As result, both might be regarded proximal variables Moreover, smart behaviors well are loneliness. These two effects stronger for students with high than those low study addresses major gap in clinical psychology literature through attempt explore increased among students.

Язык: Английский

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Self-esteem mediates the relationship between physical activity and smartphone addiction of Chinese college students: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2024

Objective Smartphone addiction, as a key topic in the current field of behavioral addictions and public health, has brought many negative impacts on physical, psychological, interpersonal communication, even academic performance among contemporary college students. Therefore, purpose this study is to offer ideas for solving smartphone addiction students through investigating potential mediating effect self-esteem relationship between physical activity addiction. Methods By quota sampling, cross-sectional was conducted investigate 650 from 10 colleges Guangzhou Higher Mega Center, several self-reported instruments including rating scale-3 (PARS-3), mobile phone tendency scale (MPATS), (SES) were used collect related data needed present study. The descriptive analysis, correlation hierarchical regression analysis performed turn. Results results showed that ( r = −0.124, p < 0.01) −0.360, all negatively correlated with both could also significantly predict There positive 0.084, 0.05), be predicted by activity. And more important, partially mediated self-esteem, indirect value −0.346 (95% Boot CI −0.695; −0.023), along accounted 24% total Conclusion shows not only directly reduce but decrease indirectly improving which important practice troublesome issue then gradually developing healthy behavior daily life China, across world near future.

Язык: Английский

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Internet addiction and residual depressive symptoms among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: a network analysis perspective

Translational Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2023

Abstract To assess the inter-relationships between residual depressive symptoms (RDS) and Internet addiction (IA) using network analysis among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during COVID-19 pandemic. RDS IA were assessed Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Addiction Test (IAT), respectively. Central bridge in model examined. A total of 1,454 met study criteria included analyses. The prevalence was 31.2% (95% CI: 28.8%-33.6%). In analysis, nodes IAT15 (“Preoccupation Internet”), PHQ2 (“Sad mood”), PHQ1 (“Anhedonia”) most central IA-RDS model. Bridge IAT10 (“Sooth disturbing about your use”), PHQ9 (“Suicide ideation”), IAT3 (“Prefer excitement online to time others”). Additionally, mood”) main node linking “Anhedonia” other clusters. common Core identified this could be prioritized as targets for prevention treatment population.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of Digital Game-Based Learning on Students’ Cyber Wellness Literacy, Learning Motivations, and Engagement

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(7), С. 5716 - 5716

Опубликована: Март 24, 2023

The Internet has become an essential part of our daily life, but excessive use may lead to a number risks such as addiction. In order protect teenagers from the risks, it is important guide them in safe, responsible, and ethical way. Cyber wellness literacy, core issue digital citizenship, plays vital role physical mental well-being individuals should be given high priority. While some studies have explored integration citizenship into school education through game-based learning (DGBL), influence games on teenagers’ outcomes, motivation, engagement field cyber remains unclear. It is, therefore, challenge provide literacy activities that empower students keep away addiction maintain happy, healthy, safe life. This study addressed perspective designed implemented course middle school. then potential impact DGBL improving students’ engagement. statistical results show not only promoted preventing addiction, also enhanced their motivations emotional

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship between Family Dynamics, Social Support and Substance Abuse on the development of Codependency in Young Adults

Social science review archives., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 3(1), С. 332 - 349

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

This study examines the relationship between family dynamics, social support, substance abuse, and their collective on codependency, mental health, personal growth in young adults. A sample of 150 participants provided valuable insights through quantitative measures. The results revealed a significant positive correlation dynamics indicating that individuals exposed to more complex are prone heightened codependent behaviors (p < 0.05), Conversely, negative is observed support emphasizing protective role strong networks against codependency development. also uncovers abuse underscoring interconnected challenges faced by grappling with both issues. Moreover, for analysis using SPSS 26.0 version crucial. Research contribute broader discourse health growth, providing foundation targeted interventions systems adults navigating complexities codependency.

Язык: Английский

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Resilience as a predictor of internet addictive behaviours: a study among Ghanaian and Saudi samples using structural equation modelling approach

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

Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025

This study aimed to examine the relationship between resilience and internet addictive behaviours, focusing on cross-cultural contexts involving tertiary education students in Ghana Saudi Arabia. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 738 across selected universities both countries. Structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques employed analyse data. The findings indicated that most respondents exhibited low levels alongside high prevalence of behaviours. A significant positive was identified various dimensions addiction, as well overall composite Interestingly, while found increase risk higher also appeared heighten susceptibility These results suggest need for targeted interventions address addiction. Programs should focus enhancing through resilience-building initiatives, promoting digital well-being, integrating mental health support services. approaches can help mitigate risks associated with addiction fostering healthier coping mechanisms diverse cultural settings.

Язык: Английский

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ІНСТРУМЕНТИ САМООЦІНКИ ВПЛИВУ СПОЖИВАННЯ ЕРОТИЧНОГО КОНТЕНТУ НА СЕКСУАЛЬНІСТЬ ТА САМОСПРИЙНЯТТЯ В КОНТЕКСТІ ІНТЕРНЕТ- ЗАЛЕЖНОСТІ

Men’s Health Gender and Psychosomatic Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 1-2(18-19), С. 46 - 52

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Актуальність. Сучасний стан комунікативного дискурсу в Україні характеризується значним зміщенням акценту на використання онлайн-простору для здійснен- ня комунікації. Метою дослідження є сформувати психодіагностичний інструмент самооцінки впливу споживання еротичного контенту сексуальність та самосприйняття контексті інтернет-залежності. Матеріли методи дослідження. Дослідження проведено вибірці з 120 респондентів віком від 18 до 23 років (середній вік 20,8±2,4), які студентами закладів вищої освіти мали досвід тривалого перебування умовах соціальної ізоляції період 2020–2023 років. У дослідженні використано статистичний методи. Результати В основу покладено загальну гіпотезу, згідно якою надмірне Інтернету не формою нехімічної залежності класич- ному розумінні, а радше виконує роль модусу, тобто функціонального механізму, що забезпечує доступ специфічного контенту, який індукує поведінкові психологічні викривлення. На основі психодіагностичного інтерв’ю нами було виділено 10 ключових аспектів Для кожного цих сформова- но відповідне питання, складено опитувальник. За результатами опитування респондентів, розраховано значення дисперсії загального тестового балу, яке склало 9,11, суму елементів опитуваль- ника, яка склала 2,54. Таким чином, α Кронбаха опитувальника стано- вить 0,8013. Проведено оцінку рівнів сек- суальність контингенті Висновки. Розроблено опитувальник інтернет-залежності, складається питань. Розраховане становить встановлено розподіл загальних балів: 12,5% осіб виявляють у 79,1% спостерігається помірний вплив, 8,3% зафіксовано суттєвий вплив.

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What Personality Dimensions May Influence the Risk of Smartphone Addiction in Children?

Children, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12(3), С. 258 - 258

Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025

Background: Smartphone usage in school-aged children has increased over the last two decades. This overuse interferes with emotion regulation and interpersonal relationships. The purpose of this work was to analyze relationship between smartphone addiction risk personality dimensions primary school children. Methods: aim research is verify percentage Addiction (SA) a sample explore SA. Risk Children Questionnaire (SARCQ) Big Five (BFC) questionnaire were administered (N = 94) Results: We found that, our sample, matching definition emotional smartphones 16% that subgroup using as transitional object represented 15% sample. correlations SARCQ BFC factors showed significant negative correlation “I’m not afraid you” (INAWY) factor Friendliness, Conscientiousness, Openness, showing low socialization capacities are prone use means handle internal states. In contrast, positive INAWY Emotional Instability been observed. For “Linus’s Blanket” (LB) factor, Friendliness Conscientiousness Conclusions: SA, “emotion-handling tools” or “transitional objects”, observed associated higher risk.

Язык: Английский

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