Prolonged mobile phone use is associated with depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 259 ◽  
pp. 128-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianghong Liu ◽  
Colin X. Liu ◽  
Tina Wu ◽  
Bao-Peng Liu ◽  
Cun-Xian Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Mobile Phone Use

scholarly journals Impact of problematic mobile phone use and insufficient physical activity on depression symptoms: a college-based follow-up study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haibo Xie ◽  
Shuman Tao ◽  
Yukun Zhang ◽  
Fangbiao Tao ◽  
Xiaoyan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Joint Effect ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Problematic Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity

Abstract Background Insufficient physical activity (IPA) and mobile phone dependence are common coexisting behaviors among college students. However, the impact of the synergies between the two behaviors on depression has yet to be validated. Therefore, this study evaluated independent and interactive associations of problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and IPA with depression symptoms and increased depressive symptoms among Chinese college students. Methods In total, 2134 college students participated in this follow-up study, which was conducted between June 2014 (wave 1) and December 2014 (wave 2) at Anhui Medical University. The Self-rating Questionnaire for Adolescent Problematic Mobile Phone Use and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale were used to assess PMPU and depression symptoms, respectively. Physical activity (PA) was assessed with a reliable question from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Joint effects of PMPU and PA were calculated, and increased depressive symptoms were assessed. We used multivariable-adjusted odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) to evaluate associations between depression symptoms and PMPU, IPA, and the PMPU/IPA joint effect, estimated by binary logistic regression models. Results PMPU and high PMPU/IPA joint effect scores were significantly associated with depression symptoms in waves 1 (OR 7.36, 95% CI: 5.09, 10.66) and 2 (OR 3.74, 95% CI: 2.56, 5.48). IPA was significantly associated with depression symptoms in wave 1 (OR 1.40, 95% CI: 1.09, 1.79) but not wave 2 (OR 1.24, 95% CI: 0.95, 1.62). PMPU and high PMPU/IPA joint effect scores were also significantly associated with increased depressive symptoms (OR 2.36, 95% CI: 1.55, 3.60). Conclusions These results suggest that PMPU is an important factor for depression in college students, and IPA may be a synergistic factor.

Association of alcohol use with problematic mobile phone use and depressive symptoms among college students in Anhui, China

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuman Tao ◽  
Xiaoyan Wu ◽  
Shichen Zhang ◽  
Shilu Tong ◽  
Jiahu Hao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Problematic Mobile Phone Use

scholarly journals Long-Term Symptoms of Mobile Phone Use on Mobile Phone Addiction and Depression Among Korean Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3584 ◽  
Author(s):  
So-Young Park ◽  
Sonam Yang ◽  
Chang-Sik Shin ◽  
Hyunseok Jang ◽  
So-Youn Park
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Korean Children ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Korean Adolescents ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction

This study aimed to compare the mean scores of mobile phone use, mobile phone addiction, and depressive symptoms at three-time points among Korean adolescents according to gender and to examine the differences in the long-term relationships among the three abovementioned variables between Korean boys and girls in a four-year period. Data for 1794 adolescents (897 boys and 897 girls) were obtained from three waves of the second panel of the Korean Children and Youth Panel Survey. Multigroup structural equation modeling was used for data analyses. The study findings showed that at each of the three-time points, Korean girls tended to use their mobile phones more frequently and were at a higher risk of mobile phone addiction and depressive symptoms than Korean boys. Significant changes were observed in the longitudinal relationships among phone use, mobile phone addiction, and depressive symptoms in Korean adolescents across time periods, but no gender differences were found in the strengths of these relationships. These findings contribute to expanding the knowledge base of mobile phone addiction and depressive symptoms among Korean adolescents.

scholarly journals Longitudinal relationships among problematic mobile phone use, bedtime procrastination, sleep quality and depressive symptoms in Chinese college students: a cross-lagged panel analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanghui Cui ◽  
Yongtian Yin ◽  
Shaojie Li ◽  
Lei Chen ◽  
Xinyao Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Problematic Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Bedtime Procrastination

Abstract Background Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have found that problematic mobile phone use, bedtime procrastination, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms are strongly associated. However, studies are inconsistent regarding whether problematic mobile phone use predicts depressive symptoms or vice versa, and sleep factors have been infrequently focused on in this regard. In addition, few studies have examined the longitudinal associations and directions of effects between these factors. Therefore, this study aims to explore the longitudinal relationship among problematic mobile phone use, bedtime procrastination, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms in college students. Methods Overall, 1181 college students completed questionnaires on problematic mobile phone use, bedtime procrastination, sleep quality, and depressive symptoms at two time points 12 months apart. A cross-lagged model was used to examine the longitudinal relationship between these factors. Results Cross-lagged analyses showed significant bidirectional relationships of problematic mobile phone use with bedtime procrastination and depressive symptoms. Additionally, there were also significant bidirectional relationships of sleep quality with bedtime procrastination and depressive symptoms. Problematic mobile phone use predicted subsequent sleep quality one-way, and bedtime procrastination predicted subsequent depressive symptoms one-way. Conclusions This study further expands our understanding of the longitudinal and bidirectional relationships among problematic mobile phone use, bedtime procrastination, sleep quality and depressive symptoms and helps school mental health educators design targeted interventions to reduce problematic mobile phone use, sleep problems, and depressive symptoms among college students.

scholarly journals Interaction of Health Literacy and Problematic Mobile Phone Use and Their Impact on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among Chinese Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li ◽  
Yang ◽  
Wan ◽  
Tao ◽  
Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Problematic Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Self Injury

Abstract: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is prevalent among adolescents. Low health literacy (HL) and problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) are risk factors of NSSI. But so far, no study has examined the interactive role of HL and PMPU on NSSI. In this context, the present study aimed to examine the interactions of HL and PMPU and their impact on NSSI in a school-based sample of Chinese adolescents. A total of 22,628 junior and high school students (10,990 males and 11,638 females) were enrolled in this study. The outcomes were self-reported HL, PMPU and NSSI. Analyses were conducted with chi-square tests and logistic regression models. The prevalence of NSSI was 32.1%. Low HL and PMPU were significantly associated with NSSI independently (ORlow HL = 1.886, 95% CI = 1.723–2.065, ORPMPU = 2.062, 95% CI = 1.934–2.199). Interaction analysis indicated that low HL and PMPU were interactively associated with increased risks of NSSI (OR = 2.617, 95% CI = 2.375–2.884). In all, our findings indicate that HL and PMPU are associated with NSSI independently and interactively. The intervention programs of NSSI should consider the adolescents HL levels and PMPU.

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