Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Cyberbullying and Cybervictimization Prevalence among Children and Adolescents? A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(10), С. 5825 - 5825

Опубликована: Май 15, 2023

In light of the alarming results emerging from some studies and reports on significant increase in aggressive online behaviors among children adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic, current research aimed at providing a more detailed evaluation investigations focusing cyberbullying prevalence rates published between 2020 2023. To this purpose, systematic searches were conducted four databases (Web Science, APA PsycInfo, Scopus Google Scholar), following PRISMA guidelines, 16 included qualitatively reviewed. Although characterized by large variety operationalization measurement, different methodologies used for data collection, involvement and/or cybervictimization generally revealed opposite trends: an many Asian countries Australia decrease Western countries. The findings also discussed considering effects pandemic. Finally, suggestions provided to policy makers promoting prevention intervention anti-cyberbullying programs school contexts.

Язык: Английский

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Familial context influences media usage in 0- to 4-year old children

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11

Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2024

The use of digital media (e.g., smartphones, tablets, etc.) and the Internet have become omnipresent for every age group are part children's parents' everyday life. Focusing on young children, availability devices, their as well associated problems in social, emotional motor development) increased recent years. Of particular interest prevention these early childhood is relationship between familial context (parental use, Problematic Use, school graduation, presence siblings) infants toddlers. present study's goal was to describe usage 0-4-year-old children identify potential factors child usage.

Язык: Английский

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Association between Loneliness, Well-Being, and Life Satisfaction before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(3), С. 2825 - 2825

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2023

Good psychological well-being contributes to a satisfying life, reduces loneliness, and enables better quality of life. Due the COVID-19 pandemic, people worldwide have faced various challenges, which manifest in mental health problems, dissatisfaction with life increased loneliness. This study aimed investigate influence loneliness on satisfaction among adult population during pandemic. A cross-sectional was conducted between October 2021 January 2022. total 664 participants took part survey, whom 484 (73%) were female 180 (27%) male. Our results show that can explain 48% variability 52% satisfaction. The higher level use information communication technology lower contact relatives friends, satisfaction, than they considered before time COVID-19. Study findings help improve well-being, and, consequently,

Язык: Английский

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A Study on Immersion and Intention to Pay in AR Broadcasting: Validating and Expanding the Hedonic Motivation System Adoption Mode

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(5), С. 2040 - 2040

Опубликована: Фев. 29, 2024

With the rapid growth of online entertainment live streaming, how to continuously innovate and achieve long-term sustainability has become a major challenge for industry. Augmented reality (AR) technology offers users immersive interactive experiences potentially addresses this challenge. The aim study is explore AR influences key components user experience—immersion intention pay—using survey data. Building upon Hedonic Motivation System Adoption Model (HMSAM), research incorporates aesthetic variables theoretically expand model in order gain deeper understanding mechanisms influencing behavior. A questionnaire was conducted collect 450 valid samples. Detailed analysis using structural equation modeling. findings confirm that design significantly impacts users’ judgments content value perceived ease use, generating positive effects at perceptual level. Additionally, applications enhance quality experience, thereby stimulating intrinsic motivations such as curiosity joy. Further indicates behavioral control directly influence level immersion pay. Overall, results offer important insights into industry applications. This successfully expands HMSAM by incorporating explanatory power judgment mechanisms. analytical framework proposed aids potential new technologies on customer experience commercial creation. provide guidelines technological marketing strategies streaming platforms.

Язык: Английский

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Parents Rate Problematic Video Streaming in Adolescents: Conceptualization and External Assessment of a New Clinical Phenomenon Based on the ICD-11 Criteria of Gaming Disorder

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(3), С. 1010 - 1010

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2023

In recent years, video streaming (VS) increased substantially. Adolescents are at significant risk of presenting problematic VS patterns associated with a spectrum mental-health difficulties. Because platforms rely on similar mechanisms as digital games, the ICD-11 criteria for Gaming Disorder (GD) have been successfully implemented to measure Streaming (StrD) in adolescents. For proper diagnoses, external rating scales urgently required addition self-reports. The Scale Parents (STREDIS-P) was created and validated representative sample n = 891 adolescent-parent dyads. Mental health problems were assessed standardized instruments. Confirmatory factor analysis conducted examine underlying structure. Cutoff scores determined using ROC analysis. Accordance between parental adolescents' self-ratings calculated. Consistent results previous validation studies screening instruments assessing phenomena based ICD-11-GD criteria, two factors, cognitive-behavioral symptoms negative consequences, confirmed. STREDIS-P demonstrated good excellent internal consistency, criterion validity, discriminatory power. moderate. is first tool StrD adolescents by ratings. It highly relevant conceptualizing new phenomenon clinical routine academic research.

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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Profiling the Offline and Online Risk Experiences of Youth to Develop Targeted Interventions for Online Safety

Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(CSCW1), С. 1 - 37

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2024

We conducted a study with 173 adolescents (ages 13-21), who self-reported their offline and online risk experiences uploaded Instagram data to our website flag private conversations as unsafe. Risk profiles were first created based on the survey then compared risk-flagged social media data. Five emerged: Low Risks (51% of participants), Medium (29%), Increased Sexting (8%), Self-Harm High Perpetration (4%). Overall, correlated well highest level occurring in three smallest profiles. Youth experienced increased sexting self-harm frequently reported engaging unsafe sexual conversations. Meanwhile, high perpetration was characterized by violence, threats, sales/promotion illegal activities. A key insight from that behavior sometimes manifested differently contexts (i.e., risky interactions). Our findings highlight need for targeted prevention strategies youth safety.

Язык: Английский

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A Cross-Sectional Study on Problematic Media Use (PMU) in Indian Children and Its Association With Behavioral Issues and Parenting Styles During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

Cureus, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and restrictions on people's movement were imposed to curb spread of COVID-19. With significant restrictions, digital media emerged as key socialization daily functioning. Psychological behavioral issues have been reported in children with excessive screen use. A cross-sectional online study was conducted evaluate problematic use (PMU) among children, its impact behavior, association parenting styles. Data recorded using a questionnaire for sociodemographic, details (temper tantrums, disruptive sleep issues, etc.), Problematic Media Use Measure Short Form (PMUM - SF), Parenting Styles & Dimensions Questionnaire Version (PSDQ SF). total 253 parents responded, 218 completed questionnaires analyzed (mean age = 9.29; SD 3.07). Sixteen percent (N=35) population showed PMU, most whom (62.86%) belonged 6-to11-year group. PMU significantly associated form temper tantrums (p<0.01), clingy/attention-seeking disturbances, appetite (p<0.05). Authoritarian (p=0.001) permissive (p=0.000) styles higher PMU. The provides snapshot situation during initial phases pandemic regarding shows impact. It also highlights importance possibility developing parental skills curtail

Язык: Английский

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“Empathy First!” – A Comparative Analysis of Parental and Adolescent Views on Parenting

Child & Youth Services, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 25

Опубликована: Март 21, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) After the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iranian Adolescent: A Systematic Review

Journal of Archives in Military Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Март 30, 2025

Introduction: The widespread use of the internet has resulted in both beneficial and detrimental effects on adolescents young adults globally. This systematic review meta-analysis aim to examine prevalence problematic (PIU) among Iranian following COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We conducted a search using electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, covering period from January 1, 2020, 2025. focused studies examining addiction students aged 13 - 18 years Iran coronavirus epidemic. Data these were analyzed methods, employing meta-prop command STATA-17, results reported with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). I-squared test was used identify heterogeneity between studies. Results: indicate that PIU post-COVID-19 pandemic is 31% (95% CI: 17% 45%). finding represents significant increase compared pre-pandemic High (I2 = 99.43%) observed studies, potentially due variations study populations, measurement tools, temporal changes throughout post-pandemic period. Conclusions: findings underscore urgent need for culturally tailored interventions address adolescents. Recommendations include developing effective prevention strategies, enhancing parental guidance, implementing educational programs promote healthy use. Future research should focus understanding long-term impacts increased targeted mitigate associated risks.

Язык: Английский

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