scholarly journals Internet gaming disorder and problematic social media use in a representative sample of German adolescents: Prevalence estimates, comorbid depressive symptoms and related psychosocial aspects

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 ◽  
pp. 31-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lutz Wartberg ◽  
Levente Kriston ◽  
Rainer Thomasius
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use

scholarly journals Relationships between Severity of Internet Gaming Disorder, Severity of Problematic Social Media Use, Sleep Quality and Psychological Distress

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiu Yan Wong ◽  
Hoi Yi Mo ◽  
Marc N. Potenza ◽  
Mung Ni Monica Chan ◽  
Wai Man Lau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use

Internet gaming and social media use are prevalent and integral to many people’s lives. However, excessive engagement in either could lead to negative health impacts. This study aimed to investigate relationships between severities of internet gaming disorder (IGD) and problematic social media use (operationalized as social media addiction; SMA) with sleep quality and psychological distress among young adults. A cross-sectional study with snowball sampling was conducted among Hong Kong university students in 2019. All participants (n = 300; mean (SD) age = 20.89 (1.48); 122 males (40.67%)) responded to an online survey that included Chinese versions of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF), Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). Multiple linear regressions demonstrated that IGDS-SF9 scores demonstrated associations with psychological distress measures (standardized coefficient (β) = 0.295 for depression, 0.325 for anxiety, 0.339 for stress, all p < 0.001). BSMAS scores showed similar albeit numerically less robust associations (β = 0.235 for depression, p < 0.001; 0.219 for anxiety, p = 0.001; 0.262 for stress, p < 0.001). BSMAS scores demonstrated associations with poorer sleep quality (β = 0.292; p < 0.001) and IGDS9-SF scores (β = 0.157; p = 0.024) showed a significantly less robust association (p = 0.01 for comparing the two βs). These findings suggest that both severities of IGD and SMA associate with more psychological distress and poorer sleep quality, although the strengths of associations may differ.

scholarly journals Problematic social media use and depressive symptoms among U.S. young adults: A nationally-representative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 182 ◽  
pp. 150-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariel Shensa ◽  
César G. Escobar-Viera ◽  
Jaime E. Sidani ◽  
Nicholas D. Bowman ◽  
Michael P. Marshal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Representative Study ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use ◽  
Nationally Representative

Too much of a good thing? Excessive use across behaviours and associations with mental health

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Zendle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Internet Gaming ◽  
Representative Samples ◽  
Excessive Gaming

Background and AimsThe case for the existence of pathological video game and social media use is often supported by two arguments. First, that excessive usage of these technologies is particularly associated with psychopathological conditions such as depression and anxiety. Second, that specific features of these technologies make them particularly likely to be used to excess. However, it is presently unclear whether this is the case.DesignTwo large scale online surveys were conducted on representative samples of UK adults. The first (n=1430) investigated correlations between psychopathology and excessive engagement in a variety of common leisure pursuits including video gaming and social media use. The second (n=1184) examined whether video games and social media were more likely to be engaged in to excess than other common pursuits.Sample StudiedTwo nationally representative samples of UK adults aged 18+ were recruited via prolific.co, an online panel provider.MeasurementsExcessive engagement in a variety of activities were measured via adaptations of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale. Depression and anxiety were measured via administration of the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 respectively.FindingsExcessive engagement in all measured activities was linked to both depression and anxiety. All relationships were of a clinically important magnitude. Using IGD criteria, excessive gaming was more prevalent than excessive engagement in other leisure pursuits. It is unclear whether this reflects actual differences in excessive use or limitations of the IGD symptoms. Relationships remained significant when self-criticism was accounted for, but were reduced in magnitude to potentially sub-clinical levels. ConclusionsLinks to psychopathology were similar across a wide variety of activities, suggesting that excessive technology use is not uniquely harmful to mental health. Additionally, the negative effects of excessive technology use on psychopathology are partly explained by self-criticism, highlighting the importance of this factor in the future measurement of behavioural overuse conditions. Using IGD criteria, excessive gaming is more prevalent than excessive engagement in other activities, which may reflect either the special nature of games, or problems with the IGD criteria.

scholarly journals Problematic Social Media Use in Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults: Observational Study

10.2196/23688 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. e23688
Author(s):  
Erin A Vogel ◽  
Danielle E Ramo ◽  
Judith J Prochaska ◽  
Meredith C Meacham ◽  
John F Layton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Emotional Social Support

Background Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals experience minority stress, especially when they lack social support. SGM young adults may turn to social media in search of a supportive community; however, social media use can become problematic when it interferes with functioning. Problematic social media use may be associated with experiences of minority stress among SGM young adults. Objective The objective of this study is to examine the associations among social media use, SGM-related internalized stigma, emotional social support, and depressive symptoms in SGM young adults. Methods Participants were SGM young adults who were regular (≥4 days per week) social media users (N=302) and had enrolled in Facebook smoking cessation interventions. As part of a baseline assessment, participants self-reported problematic social media use (characterized by salience, tolerance, and withdrawal-like experiences; adapted from the Facebook Addiction Scale), hours of social media use per week, internalized SGM stigma, perceived emotional social support, and depressive symptoms. Pearson correlations tested bivariate associations among problematic social media use, hours of social media use, internalized SGM stigma, perceived emotional social support, and depressive symptoms. Multiple linear regression examined the associations between the aforementioned variables and problematic social media use and was adjusted for gender identity. Results A total of 302 SGM young adults were included in the analyses (assigned female at birth: 218/302, 72.2%; non-Hispanic White: 188/302, 62.3%; age: mean 21.9 years, SD 2.2 years). The sexual identity composition of the sample was 59.3% (179/302) bisexual and/or pansexual, 17.2% (52/302) gay, 16.9% (51/302) lesbian, and 6.6% (20/302) other. The gender identity composition of the sample was 61.3% (185/302) cisgender; 24.2% (73/302) genderqueer, fluid, nonbinary, or other; and 14.6% (44/302) transgender. Problematic social media use averaged 2.53 (SD 0.94) on a 5-point scale, with a median of 17 hours of social media use per week (approximately 2.5 h per day). Participants with greater problematic social media use had greater internalized SGM stigma (r=0.22; P<.001) and depressive symptoms (r=0.22; P<.001) and lower perceived emotional social support (r=−0.15; P=.007). Greater internalized SGM stigma remained was significantly associated with greater problematic social media use after accounting for the time spent on social media and other correlates (P<.001). In addition, participants with greater depressive symptoms had marginally greater problematic social media use (P=.05). In sum, signs of problematic social media use were more likely to occur among SGM young adults who had internalized SGM stigma and depressive symptoms. Conclusions Taken together, problematic social media use among SGM young adults was associated with negative psychological experiences, including internalized stigma, low social support, and depressive symptoms. SGM young adults experiencing minority stress may be at risk for problematic social media use.

scholarly journals Problematic Social Media Use in Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults: Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin A Vogel ◽  
Danielle E Ramo ◽  
Judith J Prochaska ◽  
Meredith C Meacham ◽  
John F Layton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Emotional Social Support

BACKGROUND Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals experience minority stress, especially when they lack social support. SGM young adults may turn to social media in search of a supportive community; however, social media use can become problematic when it interferes with functioning. Problematic social media use may be associated with experiences of minority stress among SGM young adults. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to examine the associations among social media use, SGM-related internalized stigma, emotional social support, and depressive symptoms in SGM young adults. METHODS Participants were SGM young adults who were regular (≥4 days per week) social media users (N=302) and had enrolled in Facebook smoking cessation interventions. As part of a baseline assessment, participants self-reported problematic social media use (characterized by salience, tolerance, and withdrawal-like experiences; adapted from the Facebook Addiction Scale), hours of social media use per week, internalized SGM stigma, perceived emotional social support, and depressive symptoms. Pearson correlations tested bivariate associations among problematic social media use, hours of social media use, internalized SGM stigma, perceived emotional social support, and depressive symptoms. Multiple linear regression examined the associations between the aforementioned variables and problematic social media use and was adjusted for gender identity. RESULTS A total of 302 SGM young adults were included in the analyses (assigned female at birth: 218/302, 72.2%; non-Hispanic White: 188/302, 62.3%; age: mean 21.9 years, SD 2.2 years). The sexual identity composition of the sample was 59.3% (179/302) bisexual and/or pansexual, 17.2% (52/302) gay, 16.9% (51/302) lesbian, and 6.6% (20/302) other. The gender identity composition of the sample was 61.3% (185/302) cisgender; 24.2% (73/302) genderqueer, fluid, nonbinary, or other; and 14.6% (44/302) transgender. Problematic social media use averaged 2.53 (SD 0.94) on a 5-point scale, with a median of 17 hours of social media use per week (approximately 2.5 h per day). Participants with greater problematic social media use had greater internalized SGM stigma (<i>r</i>=0.22; <i>P</i>&lt;.001) and depressive symptoms (<i>r</i>=0.22; <i>P</i>&lt;.001) and lower perceived emotional social support (<i>r</i>=−0.15; <i>P</i>=.007). Greater internalized SGM stigma remained was significantly associated with greater problematic social media use after accounting for the time spent on social media and other correlates (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). In addition, participants with greater depressive symptoms had marginally greater problematic social media use (<i>P</i>=.05). In sum, signs of problematic social media use were more likely to occur among SGM young adults who had internalized SGM stigma and depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, problematic social media use among SGM young adults was associated with negative psychological experiences, including internalized stigma, low social support, and depressive symptoms. SGM young adults experiencing minority stress may be at risk for problematic social media use. CLINICALTRIAL

scholarly journals Predictors of Problematic Social Media Use in a Nationally Representative Sample of Adolescents in Luxembourg

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11878
Author(s):  
Claire van Duin ◽  
Andreas Heinz ◽  
Helmut Willems
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Other ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Problematic Social Media Use ◽  
Nationally Representative

Social media use has increased substantially over the past decades, especially among adolescents. A proportion of adolescents develop a pattern of problematic social media use (PSMU). Predictors of PSMU are insufficiently understood and researched. This study aims to investigate predictors of PSMU in a nationally representative sample of adolescents in Luxembourg. Data from the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) study in Luxembourg were used, in which 8687 students aged 11–18 years old participated. The data were analyzed using hierarchical multiple regression. A range of sociodemographic, social support, well-being and media use predictors were added to the model in four blocks. The predictors in the final model explained 22.3% of the variance in PSMU. The block of sociodemographic predictors explained the lowest proportion of variance in PSMU compared with the other blocks. Age negatively predicted PSMU. Of the predictors related to social support, cyberbullying perpetration was the strongest predictor of PSMU. Perceived stress and psychosomatic complaints positively predicted PSMU. The intensity of electronic media communication and preference for online social interaction were stronger predictors of PSMU than the other predictors in the model. The results indicate that prevention efforts need to consider the diverse range of predictors related to PSMU.

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