Longitudinal associations between problematic Internet use, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjian Lai ◽  
Wanxin Wang ◽  
Xiuwen Li ◽  
Hongqiong Wang ◽  
Ciyong Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Longitudinal Associations

scholarly journals Problematic Internet Use, Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs, and Depressive Symptoms among Adolescents: A Large-Scale Study in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 774
Author(s):  
Beifang Fan ◽  
Wanxing Wang ◽  
Tian Wang ◽  
Bo Xie ◽  
Huimin Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Large Scale Study ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Path Models

This large-scale study aimed to test, among Chinese adolescents, the association between problematic Internet use (PIU), non-medical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD), and depressive symptoms, as well as the mediating effects of NMUPD on the associations above. This study used the data from the 2017 National School-based Chinese Adolescents Health Survey, and 24,345 students’ questionnaires qualified for the analyses. Generalized linear mixed models and path models were performed. In the models without mediation, PIU was associated with depressive symptoms (unstandardized β estimate = 0.26, 95% CI = 0.25–0.27); frequent use of opioid or sedative was also related to depressive symptoms (unstandardized β estimate for opioid = 2.77, 95% CI = 1.90–3.63; unstandardized β estimate for sedative = 4.45, 95% CI = 3.02–5.88). Additionally, the results of the path models indicated that opioid misuse partially mediated the association between PIU and depressive symptoms. PIU and opioid/sedative misuse were related to the increased risk of depressive symptoms, respectively. The association above might be complicated, and PIU may elevate the risk of opioid or sedative misuse and depressive symptoms, which in turn could worsen the situation of PIU and vice versa. Multidisciplinary health intervention programs to prevent adolescents involving in PIU, as well as NMPUD, are recommended to be provided.

An Empirical Study of Problematic Internet Use and Self-Esteem

2013 ◽  
pp. 82-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Widyanto ◽  
Mark Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Online Forums ◽  
Online Activity ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Robust Evidence

Previous research has alluded to the existence of a relationship between self-esteem and problematic Internet use. The main aim of the study was to examine the relationship between problematic Internet use and a number of distinct demographic, behavioural, and psychosocial variables. Using an online survey, a self-selected sample comprising 1,467 Internet users participated in the study. The survey comprised 50 questions including validated scales for both self-esteem (Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale) and problematic Internet use (Internet Related Problem Scale; IPRS) in addition to demographic information. Based on previous literature, it was hypothesized that problematic Internet users were more likely than non-problematic Internet users to post low self-esteem scores. Results showed that self-esteem was strongly and negatively associated with IRPS. Also, for those with high IRPS scores, participation in online forums was the primary online activity followed by online gaming and chatting. Although the study comprised a self-selecting sample and utilized self-report, the results appear to provide robust evidence of an association between self-esteem and problematic Internet use mirroring prior research in the area.

Perceived school climate and problematic internet use among adolescents: Mediating roles of school belonging and depressive symptoms

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 106501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boyu Zhai ◽  
Dongping Li ◽  
Xian Li ◽  
Yuxiao Liu ◽  
Jingyi Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
School Climate ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
School Belonging ◽  
Problematic Internet Use

scholarly journals Does loneliness, self‐esteem and psychological distress correlate with problematic internet use? A Bangladeshi survey study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Mamun ◽  
Md. Sharif Hossain ◽  
Mst. Sabrina Moonajilin ◽  
Mohammed Tanvir Masud ◽  
Jannatul Mawa Misti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Survey Study
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