scholarly journals Problematic internet use in gamblers: impact on clinical and cognitive measures

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 495-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel R. Chamberlain ◽  
Sarah A. Redden ◽  
Eric Leppink ◽  
Jon E. Grant
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Gambling Disorder ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Spatial Working Memory ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveGambling is a commonplace phenomenon, existing along a continuum from occasional gambling to functionally impairing gambling disorder. The internet may act as a conduit for some gambling behaviors. The impact of problematic internet use on clinical and cognitive features relevant to gambling has received little research attention.MethodsA total of 206 adults aged 18–30 years who gamble at least five times per year were recruited from the general community and undertook detailed clinical and cognitive assessments. Problematic internet use was defined using a total score of 5 or more on Young’s Diagnostic Questionnaire (YDQ). Linear regression was employed to evaluate the relative contribution of addictive-related, impulsive-related, and compulsive-related measures in predicting YDQ total scores in gamblers.ResultsGamblers with problematic internet use (18% of the sample) reported lower quality of life, lower self-esteem, elevated rates of intermittent explosive disorder, gambling disorder symptoms, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, antisocial personality disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as relative deficits in decision making and spatial working memory. In linear regression, the extent of problematic internet use was most significantly associated with increased gambling disorder symptoms and increased ADHD symptoms.ConclusionsProblematic internet use in gamblers is associated with worse quality of life, more problem/pathological gambling symptoms, more psychiatric morbidities, and select cognitive impairment. Refinement of the definition of problematic internet use and exploration of its clinical and cognitive associations are likely to be highly relevant to the treatment of problematic gambling.

Predictors of problematic Internet use in school going adolescents of Bhavnagar, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sneha B Vadher ◽  
Bharat N Panchal ◽  
Ashok U Vala ◽  
Imran J Ratnani ◽  
Kinjal J Vasava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Quality Of Sleep

Background: Problematic Internet use (PIU) is the inability of individuals to control their Internet use, resulting in marked distress and/or functional impairment in daily life. Aim/Objective: We assessed the frequency of PIU and predictors of PIU, including social anxiety disorder (SAD), quality of sleep, quality of life and Internet-related demographic variables among school going adolescents. Methods: This was an observational, single-centered, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study of 1,312 school going adolescents studying in Grades 10, 11 and 12 in Bhavnagar, India. Every participant was assessed by a pro forma containing demographic details, questionnaires of Internet Addiction Test (IAT), Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) for PIU severity, SAD severity, Quality of Sleep assessment and Quality of Life assessment, respectively. The statistical analysis was done with SPSS Version 23 (IBM Corporation) using chi-square test, Student’s t test and Pearson’s correlation. Multiple linear regression analysis was applied to find the predictors of PIU. Results: We found frequency of PIUs as 16.7% and Internet addiction as 3.0% among school going adolescents. Participants with PIU are more likely to experience SAD ( p < .0001), poor quality of sleep ( p < .0001) and poor quality of life ( p < .0001). There is positive correlation between severity of PIU and SAD ( r = .411, p < .0001). Linear regression analysis shows PIU can be predicted by SAD, sleep quality, quality of life, English medium, male gender, total duration of Internet use, monthly cost of Internet use, education, social networking, gaming, online shopping and entertainment as purpose of Internet use. Conclusion: Participants with PIU are more likely to experience SAD, poor quality of sleep and poor quality of life.

scholarly journals A139 IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER ENDOSCOPIC THERAPY FOR BARRETT’S ESOPHAGUS AND EARLY ESOPHAGEAL CANCER IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 125-126
Author(s):  
T Jeyalingam ◽  
M Woo ◽  
S E Congly ◽  
J David ◽  
P J Belletrutti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Barrett’S Esophagus ◽  
Barrett's Esophagus ◽  
Endoscopic Therapy ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Older Age ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background In patients with Barrett’s esophagus (BE), endoscopic therapy reduces the risk of progression to invasive esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Data on the impact of endoscopic therapy on patient quality of life (QoL) is limited. Aims We aimed to assess: (1) change in QoL during the course of endoscopic therapy for BE, (2) factors which predict this change, (3) whether achieving complete remission of dysplasia (CRD) or intestinal metaplasia (CRIM) affect the degree of change. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study using a prospectively maintained database of BE patients treated in Calgary, Alberta from 2013–2020 containing data on demographics, BE disease characteristics and therapeutics, QoL, and follow-up. QoL was determined prior to initiation of therapy and after each treatment session using a validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were calculated and change in QoL was compared using a Wilcoxon signed ranks test. Backwards multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of change in QoL. Results Of 130 BE patients, 112 (86.1%) were male and 104 (80%) had dysplastic histology or intramucosal carcinoma on index endoscopy. Mean (SD) age was 65.6 (12.0) years. At time of analysis, 76 patients (58.5%) had completed endoscopic therapy, of whom 69 (90.8%) achieved CRIM; 54 patients (41.5%) were still undergoing treatment. There was significant improvement in all QoL measures during the treatment course except for “depression” (Table 1). Patients with CRIM or CRD had reductions in “sleep difficulty” and “negative impact on life” to a significantly greater degree vs patients not achieving CRIM (Δ sleep -0.45 vs 0.0, P=0.002; Δ negative impact -0.4 vs -0.05, P=0.014) or CRD (Δ sleep -0.40 vs +0.60, P=0.002; Δ negative impact -0.40 vs +0.20, P=0.04). Multiple linear regression revealed older age (B=-0.03, P=0.008) and fewer number of EMR sessions (B=0.254, P=0.008) were correlated with greater improvement in QoL. Conclusions Endoscopic therapy improves QoL in BE patients, especially in those achieving CRIM/CRD. Older age and fewer EMRs are correlated with greater improvement in QoL. These results further reinforce the role of endoscopic therapy as the first line treatment of BE and early EAC. Funding Agencies None

scholarly journals Problematic Internet Use, Emotional Problems and Quality of Life Among Adolescents

Psico-USF ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
André Luiz Monezi Andrade ◽  
Sônia Regina Fiorim Enumo ◽  
Maria Aparecida Zanetti Passos ◽  
Eliana Pereira Vellozo ◽  
Teresa Helena Schoen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Quality Of Life Inventory ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) among adolescents (N = 466) and its possible association with emotional problems and quality of life. Students (Mage = 12.8 years; SD = 1.9) from five public schools in a city in the State of São Paulo participated in this study and completed four instruments: a sociodemographic questionnaire; Internet Addiction Test (IAT); Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). No significant differences were detected about the frequency and intensity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those who did not have problems with the use of the Internet. No differences were observed between the groups in respect of quality of life either. However, those individuals who felt that their internet use impaired their daily activities presented higher average IAT scores and higher levels of stress. These findings indicated that the perception of internet use was the main variable associated with emotional symptoms.

scholarly journals FRI0321 UTILITY OF THE ASAS HEALTH INDEX QUESTIONNAIRE AS A TOOL FOR HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS WITH SPONDYLOARTHRITIS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH DISEASE ACTIVITY, FUNCTIONALITY, MOBILITY, AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 752.1-752
Author(s):  
M. Á. Puche Larrubia ◽  
C. López-Medina ◽  
M. D. C. Castro Villegas ◽  
R. Ortega Castro ◽  
M. Ladehesa Pineda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Linear Correlation ◽  
Structural Damage ◽  
High Disease Activity ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Health Index ◽  
The Impact

Background:The ASAS Health Index (ASAS-HI) questionnaire, a tool that measures the impact of the disease on the health in patients with Spondyloarthritis (SpA), has been recently validated. However, there are still no studies evaluating the utility of this questionnaire in daily clinical practice.Objectives:The objective of this study is to evaluate the association of ASAS-HI with disease activity, functionality, mobility, and structural damage in patients with SpA.Methods:This is an observational, cross-sectional and single-center study in which 126 consecutive patients with SpA were included. Sociodemographic data, scores related to disease activity (BASDAI and ASDAS), functionality (BASFI), structural damage (cervical, lumbar and total mSASSS), mobility (BASMI and UCOASMI), quality of life (ASAS-HI) and the presence of concomitant fibromyalgia (evaluated with the FIRST questionnaire) were obtained from all patients. The ASAS-HI questionnaire was considered as the main outcome (scale from 0 to 17). Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the association of the different continuous variables with each other. Student’s t-test was used to compare the ASAS-HI between different subgroups of patients (men vs. women, ASDAS>2,1 vs. ASDAS≤2,1 and fibromyalgia + vs. fibromyalgia-). Finally, a multivariate linear regression was performed to determine which factors explain the variability of ASAS-HI in these patientsResults:Among the 126 patients included, 83 (65.9%) were men, with a mean age of 45.1±12.3 years and a mean disease duration of 18.7±14.5 years. The mean ASAS-HI score in all patients was 4.7±4.0, showing a “strong” positive linear correlation (r>0.60) with BASDAI and BASFI, and “moderate” positive (r=0.40 to 0.60) with Global VAS and ASDAS (Figure 1). Patients with fibromyalgia showed a significantly higher ASAS-HI score compared with patients without fibromyalgia (9.5±3.2 vs 3.7±3.4, respectively). In addition, patients with high disease activity (ASDAS>2,1) showed a higher mean score in ASAS-HI compared with those with low activity (ASDAS≤2,1) (5.8 ± 3.8 vs 2.0 ± 2.4, p<0,001).Figure 1.Simple linear correlation (Pearson’s r) between the different variables studied.Finally, multiple linear regression showed that 57,4% (R2=0,574) of the ASAS-HI variability is explained by the presence of concomitant fibromyalgia (β = 2.23, 95%IC 0.73 to 3.80, p=0.004), BASDAI (β = 0.62, 95%IC 0.25 to 0.97, p=0.001) and BASFI (β = 0.57, 95%IC 0.26 to 0.88, p=0.001).Conclusion:In our study, the impairment of the quality of life in patients with SpA was mainly associated with a high disease activity (BASDAI), worsening functionality (BASFI) and with the presence of concomitant fibromyalgia. Neither mSASSS nor UCOASMI was associated with a change in ASAS-HI; thus, in our patients neither structural damage nor mobility seem to influence the quality of life. In a patient with a high ASAS-HI we must evaluate the presence of concomitant fibromyalgia.Acknowledgments:The authors wish to thank all patients who participated in the study.Disclosure of Interests:María Ángeles Puche Larrubia: None declared, Clementina López-Medina: None declared, María del Carmen Castro Villegas: None declared, Rafaela Ortega Castro: None declared, MLourdes Ladehesa Pineda: None declared, Pérez Sánchez Laura: None declared, Gómez García Ignacio: None declared, José Miguel Sequí-Sabater: None declared, Maria del Carmen Abalos-Aguilera: None declared, Inmaculada Concepcion Aranda-Valera: None declared, Garrido Castro Juan Luis: None declared, Alejandro Escudero Contreras Grant/research support from: ROCHE and Pfizer, Speakers bureau: ROCHE, Lilly, Bristol and Celgene., Eduardo Collantes-Estevez: None declared

scholarly journals Problematic Internet Use and Perceived Quality of Life: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Work-Time and Leisure-Time Internet Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 4056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingling Gao ◽  
Yiqun Gan ◽  
Amanda Whittal ◽  
Sonia Lippke
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Work Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life

Avoiding the potential negative impact brought by problematic internet use is becoming more important. To better understand public health and addiction, this study investigated to what extent work-time and leisure-time internet use relate to problematic internet use and perceived quality of life among college students and highly educated adults. An online cross-sectional survey with 446 individuals was assessed in Germany. Linear regression analyses were used to predict problematic internet use. Ordinal regression analyses were applied to predict perceived quality of life. Results showed that leisure-time internet use, but not work-time internet use, was positively associated with problematic internet use. Participants whose work-time internet use could be considered balanced (5–28 h/week in this study) indicated a higher perceived quality of life compared to individuals with little or large amount of internet use for work. The findings still emerged when taking negative feelings, perceived stress, smoking status and alcohol consumption into account. As both work-time and leisure-time internet use can be risk factors for mental health in terms of problematic internet use and perceived quality of life, well-controlled internet use rather than excessive use is recommended. This should be kept in mind when dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath.

scholarly journals Impact of the use of the internet on quality of life in older adults: review of literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhumika Aggarwal ◽  
Qian Xiong ◽  
Elisabeth Schroeder-Butterfill
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aim: Given the paucity of data on the use of internet and quality of life (QoL), this literature review aimed to identify the motivations and barriers for internet use and the impact on QoL on older adults using the internet. Background: Even though older adults are increasingly using information technology, the numbers remain quite small globally. Currently published research primarily focuses on the various ways and methods of information technology use by older adults and the factors influencing use rather than on the impact of information technology on QoL of older adults. Methods: The studies included in this literature review were searched in three databases: WEB of Science, GoogleScholar and PubMed. English language articles were searched using the terms ‘older’, ‘elderly’, ‘senior’, ‘well-being’, ‘life satisfaction’, ‘quality of life’, ‘internet’ and “computer”. Findings: The review demonstrated the association of internet use on QoL in older adults. The majority of the studies substantiate the advantages of internet use by older adults including the ability to communicate with family and friends, maintain a wide social network, have access to information and participate in online leisure activities. There are some studies, though less in number, which did not find a relationship between well-being and use of internet by older adults. The policy implications of this review advocate a multidimensional strategy to support internet use by the older people incorporating internet training and education, financial issues, technical support and access needs to be developed.

scholarly journals Association of problematic Internet use and oral health-related quality of life among medical and dental students

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Halimeh Ghareghol ◽  
Mina Pakkhesal ◽  
Aliakbar Naghavialhosseini ◽  
Amir reza Ahmadinia ◽  
Nasser Behnampour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Medical And Dental Students

Abstract Background The Internet as a communication tool is an essential component of daily life. Nowadays, problematic Internet use (PIU) has led to various psychosocial problems that can indirectly lead to oral diseases due to neglect of healthy behaviors. Also, college students are a large proportion of Internet users. The present study aimed to determine the association between problematic Internet use and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among medical and dental students. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted on medical and dental students in the first and second years of education (basic sciences courses) at the Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, between January and July 2020. The data collection process was carried out in the following sequence: questionnaire on demographic characteristics (age, gender, marital status, academic field, and year); Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire (PIUQ); and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. Results Among 268 medical and dental students, 171 students (63.81%) [95% confidence interval: 58.02%- 69.60%] had problematic Internet use. The mean PIU score in the first-year was significantly higher than the second-year students. In addition, 65% of single students and 25% of married subjects were dealing with PIU. The statistical difference between mean OHIP scores among PIU students (12.5 ± 2.9), with average Internet usage (7.39 ± 6.6), was significant. The Spearman correlation coefficient between PIU and OHIP was 0.309 and significant (P-value < 0.000001). It indicates that students with higher PIU showed higher OHIP scores. Conclusion The present study showed that problematic Internet use was significantly associated with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among first and second-year medical and dental students. Thus, the students with problematic Internet use experienced a poorer oral health-related quality of life than average Internet users. Furthermore, appropriate preventive and interventional strategies need to be developed to encourage rational use of the Internet to protect the users' oral health, especially among medical and dental students.

scholarly journals Relationship between Problematic Internet Use, Depression and Quality of Life Levels of Turkish University Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erkan Tekinarslan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
World Health ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Turkish University Students ◽  
Control Dimension

The relationship between problematic Internet use (PIU), depression and quality of life levels of individuals is a growing concern in many societies. One of the main purposes of this study was to examine the relationships or correlations among PIU, depression and quality of life levels of Turkish undergraduate students. Furthermore, this study sought to investigate whether correlated variables; if any, simultaneously predicted students’ quality of life levels on different domains of WHOQOL–BREF-TR in a significant manner. Moreover, this research examined whether some or any of study variables had a mediating effect in relationships between domains of WHOQOL–BREF-TR and other study variables. The data collected from 758 undergraduate student participants (431 female and 327 male) attending different faculties and colleges at a public university in Turkey. A demographical information form, the Beck Depression Inventory, the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL–BREF-TR) and Online Cognition Scale (OCS) were used to collect data from the undergraduate Turkish students. The results indicated that the students’ PIU and depression levels were negatively associated with quality of life levels and positively associated with each other in a significant manner. Moreover, the results of hierarchical regression analysis revealed that PIU levels of the students on the diminished impulse control dimension partially mediated the relationships between depression and quality of life levels on all domains of WHOQOL–BREF-TR.

scholarly journals The Effects of COVID-19 On The Quality of Life Among a Sample of The General Lebanese Population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chadia HADDAD ◽  
Sandrella Bou Malhab ◽  
Hala SACRE ◽  
Rasha THEBIAN ◽  
Hassan SALAME ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lebanese Population ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Infectious illness outbreaks, such as COVID-19, have a devastating impact on physical health and social and psychological well-being. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the quality of life (QOL) after the COVID-19 outbreak in a sample of the Lebanese population and compare sociodemographic factors associated with QOL among COVID-19 patients and healthy controls. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted between January and March 2021 during the lockdown imposed by the Lebanese Government enrolled 2349 Lebanese adults. The major dependent variable was the 12-item Short Form Survey (SF-12), often used as a QOL measure for assessing the impact of health on an individual's everyday life.Results: In participants with non-positive PCR, linear regression showed that higher income (Beta=2.224) is associated with a higher QOL score. Whereas higher household crowding index (Beta=-0.537), older age (Beta=-0.109), being married (Beta=-1.308), having hypertension (Beta=-2.479), and other chronic diseases (Beta=-3.704) were associated with a lower QOL score.In participants with positive PCR, linear regression showed that the female gender (Beta=2.416) and a higher income (Beta=4.856) were associated with a higher QOL score. Whereas shortness of breath (beta=-2.607), sore throat (Beta=-5.654), sneezing (Beta=-3.761), and having a chronic disease other than hypertension (Beta=-3.181) were associated with a lower QOL score.Conclusion: Overall, factors such as age, male gender, married status, crowded household, low monthly income, high BMI, the presence of chronic disease, and severe COVID-19 symptoms were related to lower QOL after the covid-19 pandemic.

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