Specific Internet Disorders in University Students in Taiwan and Hong Kong: Psychometric Properties with Invariance Testing for the Traditional Chinese Version of the Assessment of Criteria for Specific Internet-Use Disorders (ACSID-11)

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 27, 2024

Язык: Английский

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FoMO and Psychological Distress Mediate the Relationship Between Life Satisfaction, Problematic Smartphone Use, and Problematic Social Media Use

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025

Abstract Low life satisfaction has often been associated with problematic social media use (PSMU), smartphone (PSU), FoMO and psychological distress. However, no studies have analyzed the relationship between satisfaction, PSMU, PSU, FoMO, distress, in an integrated model. The present study hypothesized that may influence PSMU PSU through role of A cross-sectional survey completed by 537 Italians (82.9% females [ n = 445] 17.1% males 92], mean age 35.35 years [SD ± 12.14]), included Satisfaction With Life Scale, Bergen Social Media Addiction Smartphone Application-Based Depression Anxiety Stress Fear Missing Out Scale. results indicated direct negative associations both PSU. Additionally, findings distress acted as full mediators this complex relationship, suggesting technology be driven emotional vulnerabilities such fear exclusion heightened levels contributes to understanding mechanisms underlying missing out, use, offering insights for potential interventions aimed at reducing impact on well-being.

Язык: Английский

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The Psychometric Properties of the DASS-21 and Its Association with Problematic Internet Use among Chinese College Freshmen

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(5), С. 700 - 700

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2023

During transitional periods, college freshmen may experience mental health issues. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21-item version (DASS-21) is commonly used for assessment in China. However, evidence lacking regarding its applicability with as a demographic. Debates also exist factor structure. This study aimed to evaluate the DASS-21's psychometric properties Chinese investigate association three kinds of problematic Internet use. A convenience sampling method was recruit two samples freshmen-one 364 (female 248; mean age 18.17 years) other 956 499; 18.38 participants. McDonald's ω confirmatory analysis were conducted both scale's internal reliability construct validity. results indicated acceptable reliability, one-factor structure inferior three-factor terms model fit. Furthermore, it demonstrated that use significantly positively associated depression, anxiety, stress among freshmen. Based on prerequisite measurement equivalence across samples, found freshmen's psychological distress likely be affected by strict measures put place during COVID-19 pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Problematic social media use and mental health risks among first-year Chinese undergraduates: a three-wave longitudinal study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Сен. 7, 2023

The association between social media use and mental health risks has been widely investigated over the past two decades with many cross-sectional studies reporting that problematic (PSMU) is associated higher risk such as anxiety depression. present study examined relationship PSMU severity (depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness) using a three-wave longitudinal design.A total of 685 first-year Chinese undergraduate students (Mean age = 19.12 years, SD 0.92) completed surveys at three times points intervals 3 to 4 months. Results revealed was positively correlated all variables time points.The prevalence increased research waves. Cross-lagged models identified bi-directional relationships risks, while links were not consistent different can change intervals.This indicates could predict each other in vicious loop, but differences specific context (e.g., term experiences university) should be ignored. Further attention paid conditions among undergraduates who appear have difficulties adapting university life.

Язык: Английский

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Negative Consequences Experienced by Individuals with Gaming Disorder Symptoms: A Systematic Review of Available Longitudinal Studies

Current Addiction Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(3), С. 528 - 550

Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2024

Abstract Purpose of Review Gaming disorder (GD) is a growing concern for health policies worldwide. The aim the research presented here was to review systematically negative consequences symptoms GD by focusing on longitudinal studies that considered temporal order effects. Recent Findings A total 48 met inclusion criteria. analysis indicated so far pertaining mental health, behavioural problems, social and interpersonal factors, psychological physical have been investigated. Summary most consistent finding an association between depression. In addition, are important predictor in future. For other domains, there few findings mixed with several reporting no consequences. Future should further investigate gaming as well moderating factors. Regarding prevention intervention strategies, can be addressed motivational interventions drive behaviour change.

Язык: Английский

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Confounding analysis with gaming aspects in predicting psychological distress of esports players

PsyCh Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(4), С. 541 - 551

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Abstract This research aimed to explore the interplay between central and peripheral aspects of gaming their correlation with internet disorder (IGD) in predicting indicators psychological distress. The study proposed that core characteristics serve as confounding variables affecting direct relationship IGD Employing a longitudinal design spanning two distinct timeframes, involved 100 esports players from Malaysia, all whom had participated at least one official tournament. outcomes revealed both attributes significantly predicted stress, anxiety, depression. However, exhibited significant predictive association only stress. Notably, also detected effects link These results imply traits should be interpreted individual differences amplify susceptibility its associated distress indicators. Moreover, findings suggested might not prominent concern for players, potentially due training performance management athletes. paper explores further implications stemming these findings.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological Balances in the Digital World: Dynamic Relationships Among Social Media Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, Academic Self-Efficacy, General Belongingness, and Life Satisfaction

The Journal of Genetic Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 29

Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2024

In the present era, rapidly growing social media trends of digital age have potential to affect psychological well-being individuals. this context, understanding how Social Media Addiction (SMA) interacts with various factors is important its impact on individuals' psychosocial health. particular, prevalence SMA and strong relationship variables such as anxiety, depression, stress, academic self-efficacy, general belongingness, life satisfaction received considerable attention from researchers society. This research aims address between these in a holistic manner. The further explored belongingness. based study conducted 616 students (388 female 228 male; 17-32 range) at state university Southeast Turkey. Personal information form, Smartphone Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Academic Self-Efficacy General Belongingness Life Satisfaction Scale were used data collection tools. Using structural equation modeling approach, not only examined significant relationships but also mediating moderating effects more detail. According results, significantly affects stress anxiety. self-efficacy belongingness both satisfaction. However, does effect Moreover, it revealed play effective roles As result research, was that gender plays role It has been observed anxiety Conversely, there no influence or stress. Consequently, other an their mental

Язык: Английский

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The effect of time spent sitting and excessive gaming on the weight status, and perceived weight stigma among Taiwanese young adults

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 9(3), С. e14298 - e14298

Опубликована: Март 1, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors (i.e., longer sitting time excessive gaming) increased because governments across globe adopted stringent mitigation strategies such as social distancing lockdowns to curb spread of virus. Excessive gaming was one coping mechanisms used deal with pressure associated pandemic. Moreover, perceived weight stigma (PWS) status became more salient concerns among young adults during The current study sought investigate relationship between spent sitting, gaming, status, PWS Taiwanese Young adults. Additionally, were examined mediators both behaviors.This cross-sectional involved 600 participants who recruited through Taiwan universities. All completed a demographic questionnaire (including height) self-report measures including International Physical Activity Questionnaire short form (IPAQ-SF), Perceived Weight Stigma Scale (PWSS), Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-short (IGDS9-SF). PROCESS model performed test potential mediation roles PWS. we categorized into two groups based on sitting-time item in IPAQ-SF: students whose less than 8 h daily, those daily.The group that had significantly higher IGDS9-SF scores other group. Sitting negatively PWS, IGDS9-SF. found direct effect gaming. Both significant association gaming.Conclusions: present demonstrated important negative correlates behaviors. Prevention efforts should focus promoting activity providing information decrease behavior university students.

Язык: Английский

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Neuroticism and Adolescent Problematic Mobile Social Media Use: A Moderated Mediation Model

The Journal of Genetic Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 184(5), С. 372 - 383

Опубликована: Май 11, 2023

Although previous studies have confirmed the influence of neuroticism on problematic mobile social media use, mechanisms underlying this relation not been well-understood. The present study investigated mediating effect self-control, as well moderating role family socioeconomic status (FSES). A total 1146 adolescents' data (Mage = 16.11, SDage 0.97, 498 boys) were collected. Participants completed questionnaires about neuroticism, and FSES. moderated mediation analysis showed that self-control mediated positive association between use. In addition, FSES negative Specifically, compared with adolescents in low FSES, use was stronger for high This advanced our understanding development by revealing potential mechanism adolescent

Язык: Английский

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Internet addiction among teachers: A systematic review

Environment and Social Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(6)

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2024

The proliferation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within educational spheres has undeniably enriched pedagogical practices through the integration digital tools. Despite these advancements, escalating use ICT devices harbors potential for internet addiction among educators. This systematic review scrutinizes prevalence, symptomatology, predictive indicators in teaching profession, addition to examining its association with physical psychological well-being. Employing a methodical approach aligned PRISMA guidelines, an analysis 15 rigorously selected scholarly articles, sourced from Web Science Google Scholar, was conducted. findings reveal prevalence rate educators ranging 5.2% 35%, pinpointing specific behaviors that may predispose individuals higher risks. Given paucity research pertaining teachers, corpus articles ultimately incorporated into this study constrained. However, implications are multifaceted, highlighting critical need targeted interventions ameliorate detrimental effects on educators, thereby fostering more conducive learning environment.

Язык: Английский

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