The Association between Problematic Smartphone Use and Mental Health in Austrian Adolescents and Young Adults

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(6), С. 600 - 600

Опубликована: Март 7, 2024

Although problematic smartphone use (PSU) is prevalent and associated with mental health physical activity, there are no studies on its prevalence associations in Austria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PSU adolescents young adults. A cross-sectional online survey performed from 19 April 27 July 2023, data N = 913 respondents (14.1% male, 82.4% female, 3.5% diverse; median age: 17 [IQR: 15–18]; range: 14–20 years) were included analyses. Overall, 38.1% (females: 39.0%, males: 33.3%) those surveyed above cut-off for measured Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-SV). In addition screen time, also depressive symptoms (aOR 1.46), anxiety 1.86), disordered eating 1.55), alcohol abuse 1.71), but not inactivity. On other hand, inactivity 2.48), 1.74), distress 2.02), low well-being 3.25). total 37.7% reported being strongly lonely, as De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale. amount PSU, loneliness. sum, affects more than one-third adults Austria increased symptoms. However, intensive time seems be itself. confirms once again that negative effects they should used responsibly.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in Chinese college students’ mobile phone addiction over recent decade: The perspective of cross-temporal meta-analysis

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(11), С. e32327 - e32327

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between smartphone addiction and sleep disorder among college students: negative emotions as a mediator and gender as a moderator

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2025

Background College students are disproportionately affected by smartphone addiction, which has been linked to various health impairments, including sleep disorders. This study explores the relationship between addiction and disorders, with a focus on negative emotions as mediator gender moderator. Methods Cluster sampling was used survey 1056 Chinese college students. The Mobile Phone Addiction Index, Negative Affect Scale, Sleep Disorder Scale were administered. Versions of SPSS 27.0 PROCESS macro 4.0 for data analysis, employing Models 15 4 examine moderation mediation, respectively. Results A strong direct correlation identified disorder, mediating this relationship, accounting 33.7% effect. Gender significantly moderated mediation process, females demonstrating greater than males disorders emotions. Conclusion partially mediated addiction’s association whereas mediation. These findings underscore complex dynamics among emotional well-being,

Язык: Английский

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Associations of problematic smartphone use with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in university students before and after the COVID-19 outbreak: A meta-analysis

Addictive Behaviors, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 152, С. 107969 - 107969

Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Internet addiction and health-related quality of life in adolescents: The mediating role of sleep disturbance

Sleep Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 117, С. 53 - 59

Опубликована: Март 8, 2024

Язык: Английский

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The comparative study of chronically ill and healthy children and adolescents in the light of their general mental health

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Март 21, 2024

Children's hospitalisation is difficult for the family and immediate environment. In these cases, provision of psychological support particularly important. Chronically ill children who are regularly hospitalised in a situation, often feeling vulnerable. Our research aims to explore analyse detail state, attitudes mental health chronically compare patient groups (children receiving care pulmonology, gastroenterology, onco-haematology rehabilitation) understand interacting factors, which may be great importance quality measures improve future. We studied (N = 107) aged 10 18 years (M 14.3; SD 2.0), cared by Department Paediatric Rehabilitation, Psychiatry Psychosomatics University Debrecen Clinical Centre, second largest paediatric institution Hungary. our survey, sociodemographic questions, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Satisfaction With Life Cantril Ladder, Non-Productive Thoughts Questionnaire, Problematic Internet Use Drawing version Pictorial Representation Illness Self-Measure (PRISM-D), Beck Depression Inventory-Shortened Intrusiveness Ratings Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Questionnaire-Child Version Strength Difficulty Questionnaire were applied. One-way analysis variance (ANOVA) was used examine differences between groups, Pearson rank correlation measure relationships individual variables. The results show significant terms resilience, depression, nonproductive thoughts, problematic internet use, anxiety coping, but no consistent pattern development scores. addition, some correlates, role background also showed results. practical utility study that using questionnaire methods map satisfaction, compliance, will provide regarding factors influence status living with chronic illnesses. light this, additional tools can included healthcare develop set procedures serve intended purpose.

Язык: Английский

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Longitudinal Associations between Healthy Eating Habits, Resilience, Insomnia, and Internet Addiction in Chinese College Students: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(15), С. 2470 - 2470

Опубликована: Июль 30, 2024

This study aimed to explore the longitudinal associations between healthy eating habits, resilience, insomnia, and Internet addiction by using a cross-lagged panel analysis of Chinese college students. Overall, 807 students completed questionnaires on from August 2020 (time 1, T1) November 2, T2), were selected for data analyses. Healthy habits (T1) had significant effects resilience (T2; β = 0.064,

Язык: Английский

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The associations of pre-sleep and after-sleep mobile phone use with nonsuicidal self-injury among Chinese college students (Preprint)

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is regarded as the gateway behavior of suicide. This situation has been identified a critical public health concern that requires immediate attention. study aimed to explore associations mobile phone use before bedtime and getting up with NSSI among Chinese college students. A multistage random cluster sampling survey were conducted from six universities in Shaanxi province, found Northwest China, during October November 2022, total 18,585 students included for final analyses. Four different logistic models used analyze links between usage behaviors past month, restricted cubic splines regression estimate dose-response relationship pre-sleep after-sleep odds NSSI. The proportions participants exhibiting 3.8% month. Prolonged more than two hours was associated an increased risk month (odds ratio [OR], 1.74; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.38-2.20). While does not significantly affect No significant gender differences these observed. Restricted Cubic Spline (RCS) model results shows P non-linear association time ＞0.05. sleep Early intervention strategies at regulating night should be implemented mitigate

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of Social Media on Eating Disorder Risk and Self-Esteem Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Psychosocial Analysis in Individuals Aged 16–25

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(2), С. 219 - 219

Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025

Eating disorders (EDs) result from complex interactions of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, disproportionately affecting adolescents young adults. Social media, peer pressure, self-esteem issues contribute to ED prevalence. This study examines risk, eating behaviors, among individuals aged 16-25, exploring differences by gender, age, social media usage. A total 261 participants (113 high school students, 115 college 33 working individuals) completed the Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) between April June 2024. utilized Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES), My Habits (MEH) questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests linear regression, assessed associations self-esteem, activity. risk was identified in 47% (n = 123) participants, with highest prevalence students (56.6%, n 64). Significant gender were observed (p < 0.001), males group showing elevated (64%, 32). Body dissatisfaction frequent comparisons increased 0.001); 45.7% 102) who often compared their bodies online reported heightened risk. Photo manipulation correlated higher 0.005). Regression analysis revealed a significant relationship restrictive dieting (estimate 0.9239; p while had no effect 0.00503, 0.977). highlights driven body dissatisfaction. Interventions should focus on image issues, self-acceptance, literacy. focused specific age (16-25) Poland, which may limit ability generalize results other demographic or groups. Future research include more diverse populations objective measurements.

Язык: Английский

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Life Satisfaction and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Individuals According to Exercise Preferences of Outdoor and Indoor

Public Health Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective Preference for outdoor and indoor exercises is essential when choosing a place to exercise. This study compared adults' healthy lifestyle behaviors life satisfaction according physical activity location preferences. Subject Methods The conducted using cross‐sectional design between May October 2023, with visitors gym ( n = 270). sample included participants in the activities of two sports groups gyms operating. Study. questionnaire data collection consists demographic characteristics, Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), Life Satisfaction Scale (SLS), Three‐Factor Eating Questionnaire‐R (TFEQ). Percentage, mean, standard deviation, t ‐test, ANOVA posthoc analysis, Chi‐square tests were used analyze data. Results mean age was 25.87 ± 8.59 years. rate people doing 67.4%. those who prefer exercise 87.8%. Many parameters significant exercisers single p < 0.05). Conclusion Healthy are better both locations A fuller picture this that balance important preference exercises. Individuals should be encouraged outdoors indoors.

Язык: Английский

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