scholarly journals Mediating effects of rumination and bedtime procrastination on the relationship between Internet addiction and poor sleep quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1002-1010
Author(s):  
Zhiqi You ◽  
Weijie Mei ◽  
Na Ye ◽  
Lu Zhang ◽  
Frank Andrasik
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Bedtime Procrastination

AbstractBackground and aimsNumerous studies have shown that people who have Internet addiction (IA) are more likely to experience poor sleep quality than people who do not. However, few studies have explored mechanisms underlying the relation between IA and poor sleep quality. As a first attempt to address this knowledge gap, a cross-sectional design was applied, and structural equation modeling was used to explore the direct relationship between IA and poor sleep quality, as well as the potential mediating roles of rumination and bedtime procrastination.MethodsA convenience sample, consisting of 1,104 Chinese University students (696 females or 63%), completed an online survey that included the following measures: Young’s 8-item Internet Addiction Diagnosis Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Ruminative Responses Scale, and the Bedtime Procrastination Scale.ResultsWhile the direct path between IA and poor sleep quality was not found to be significant, rumination and bedtime procrastination were each shown to separately mediate the predictive effect of IA on poor sleep quality. However, the greatest level of support was found for the sequential mediating effects of rumination and bedtime procrastination between IA and poor sleep quality.ConclusionWhile rumination and bedtime procrastination were both shown to be important independent mediators for the relation between IA and poor sleep quality, their combined effect was as great as either alone.

scholarly journals A Multidimensional Model of Fatigue in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

2012 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 1807-1813 ◽  
Author(s):  
PERRY M. NICASSIO ◽  
SARAH R. ORMSETH ◽  
MARA K. CUSTODIO ◽  
MICHAEL R. IRWIN ◽  
RICHARD OLMSTEAD ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mood Disturbance ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Direct Effects ◽  
Multidimensional Model ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality

Objective.To evaluate a multidimensional model testing disease activity, mood disturbance, and poor sleep quality as determinants of fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Method.The data of 106 participants were drawn from baseline of a randomized comparative efficacy trial of psychosocial interventions for RA. Sets of reliable and valid measures were used to represent model constructs. Structural equation modeling was used to test the direct effects of disease activity, mood disturbance, and poor sleep quality on fatigue, as well as the indirect effects of disease activity as mediated by mood disturbance and poor sleep quality.Results.The final model fit the data well, and the specified predictors explained 62% of the variance in fatigue. Higher levels of disease activity, mood disturbance, and poor sleep quality had direct effects on fatigue. Disease activity was indirectly related to fatigue through its effects on mood disturbance, which in turn was related to poor sleep quality. Mood disturbance also indirectly influenced fatigue through poor sleep quality.Conclusion.Our findings confirmed the importance of a multidimensional framework in evaluating the contribution of disease activity, mood disturbance, and sleep quality to fatigue in RA using a structural equation approach. Mood disturbance and poor sleep quality played major roles in explaining fatigue along with patient-reported disease activity.

scholarly journals Internet addiction and sleep quality among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multinational cross-sectional survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. e0259594
Author(s):  
Muhammad Junaid Tahir ◽  
Najma Iqbal Malik ◽  
Irfan Ullah ◽  
Hamza Rafique Khan ◽  
Shahida Perveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Reported

Background The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of many people, including medical students. The present study explored internet addiction and changes in sleep patterns among medical students during the pandemic and assessed the relationship between them. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out in seven countries, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Guyana, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Sudan, using a convenience sampling technique, an online survey comprising demographic details, information regarding COVID-19, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Results In total, 2749 participants completed the questionnaire. Of the total, 67.6% scored above 30 in the IAT, suggesting the presence of an Internet addiction, and 73.5% scored equal and above 5 in the PSQI, suggesting poor sleep quality. Internet addiction was found to be significant predictors of poor sleep quality, causing 13.2% of the variance in poor sleep quality. Participants who reported COVID-19 related symptoms had disturbed sleep and higher internet addiction levels when compared with those who did not. Participants who reported a diagnosis of COVID-19 reported poor sleep quality. Those living with a COVID-19 diagnosed patient reported higher internet addiction and worse sleep quality compared with those who did not have any COVID-19 patients in their surroundings. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that internet addiction and poor sleep quality are two issues that require addressing amongst medical students. Medical training institutions should do their best to minimize their negative impact, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

The moderating effect of e-bank structure on French consumers’ trust

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 501-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Souheila Kaabachi ◽  
Selima Ben Mrad ◽  
Anne Fiedler
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Online Trust ◽  
Bank Structure ◽  
Website Features ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how an e-bank’s structure (click-and-mortar bank vs internet-only bank) influences the consumer’s evaluation of website quality, and to identify the most significant website features that influence online trust and lead to consumer loyalty. Design/methodology/approach A non-probability convenience sample of 476 online bank users (248 click-and-mortar and 230 internet-only bank users) was used in this study. An online survey was conducted. Structural equation modeling and multi-group analysis were used to analyze the data. Findings Findings suggest that e-trust and e-loyalty levels depend on the e-banking structure. Click-and-mortar-based online users were found to have more trust and loyalty in their online banks than internet-only bank users. Findings demonstrate that website features are evaluated differently according to the e-bank structure. Information design and interactivity are very important for internet-only banks, and their effect on online trust seems to be higher. On the other hand, website personalization was evaluated as more important for click-and-mortar banks and had a stronger impact on online trust. Practical implications To promote the trustworthiness of their websites and retain customers, internet-only banks should make the experience more tangible for users by developing a pleasant online experience. Personalization is an important variable that can enhance the consumer’s engagement with the brand. Click-and-mortar banks should enhance their interactivity by providing a continuous and consistent experience across different channels of distribution whether online or in-person and provide more interactive tools on their websites. Originality/value This study contributes significantly to the marketing research literature related to consumer trust as well as to the electronic banking literature. It is the first study to compare customers of click-and-mortar banks with customers of internet-only banks when evaluating website features. It also explores the impact of the e-bank model on the relationship between website features and online trust and customer loyalty.

scholarly journals Poor sleep quality and suicide attempt among adults with internet addiction: A nationwide community sample of Korea

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. e0174619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiwon Kim ◽  
Haewoo Lee ◽  
Jin Pyo Hong ◽  
Maeng Je Cho ◽  
Maurizio Fava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality

scholarly journals Mediating Effects of Risk Perception on Association Between Social Support and Coping with COVID-19: An Online Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian-Jeng Li ◽  
Nai-Ying Ko ◽  
Yu-Ping Chang ◽  
Cheng-Fang Yen ◽  
Yi-Lung Chen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Active Coping ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Backgrounds:This study aimed to develop a model for estimating the mediating effects of risk perception and confidence on the association between perceived social support and active coping with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among people in Taiwan. Methods:The data of 1,970 participants recruited from a Facebook advertisement was analyzed. Perceived social support, active coping with COVID-19, risk perception and confidence were evaluated using self-administered questionnaires.Results:The structural equation modeling was applied to verify the direct and indirect effects between variables. The mediation model demonstrated that lower perceived social support was significantly associated with a higher level of active coping with COVID-19, and this was mediated by a higher level of risk perception. Conclusions:The present study identified the importance of risk perception on the public’s coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Fear of Covid-19, Coronavirus Anxiety Predict Cyberchondria: Intolerance Uncertainty and Anxiety Sensitivity as Mediators (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fengjiao Zhang ◽  
Lina Wu ◽  
Yexiang Yao ◽  
Nabi Nazari
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Sensitivity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Multiple Mediation ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Specific Amplification ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) is a global emergency more than a medical challenge. Primarily studies highlight fear and anxiety generated by COVID-19 as the unique psychological factors affect all population. There is currently still a lack of research on specific amplification factors regarding anxiety and fear in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite established associations between anxiety sensitivity, intolerance uncertainty, and Cyberchondria, there is currently lack of empirical data has investigated the links between anxiety sensitivity, intolerance uncertainty, and Cyberchondria, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE the present study was conducted to investigate the links between fear of COVID-19, Coronavirus Anxiety, and Cyberchondria. METHODS A convenience sample of 694 respondents (males: 343; females: 351) completed an online survey that included Cyberchondria Severity Scale, Fear of COVID-19 scale, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, Anxiety Sensitively Scale, and Intolerance Uncertainty Scale. Multiple mediation and moderation analysis were conducted using Structural equation modeling. RESULTS The results revealed that fear and anxiety generated by COVID-19 predict Cyberchondria. Intolerance uncertainty and anxiety sensitivity mediate the relationship between fear and anxiety generated by COVID-19 with Cyberchondria. CONCLUSIONS The Finding provide further supports to better understand the role of COVID-19 to amplify Cyberchondria.Also, . Cyberchondria may be taught as a public health concerns which can amplify the pandemic consequences.

scholarly journals Deleterious Association of Inhalant Use on Sleep Quality during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13203
Author(s):  
Deepti Gunge ◽  
Jordan Marganski ◽  
Ira Advani ◽  
Shreyes Boddu ◽  
Yi Jan Ella Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Global Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic generated large amounts of stress across the globe. While acute stress negatively impacts health, defining exact consequences and behavioral interventions can be difficult. We hypothesized that a generalized increase in stress and anxiety caused by continuation of the global pandemic would negatively impact sleep quality and that ever users of e-cigarettes and conventional tobacco would have more profound alterations over time. Participants were recruited via social media to complete an online survey in April 2020 (n = 554). Inhalant use was assessed through the UCSD Inhalant Questionnaire and sleep quality was gauged through the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). A set of participants (n = 217) retook the survey in June 2020. Inhalant users—historical or current e-cigarette vapers, conventional tobacco smokers, and dual users—had higher PSQI scores than never smoker/never vapers, demonstrating worse sleep quality in inhalant users. Non-smoking/non-vaping subjects who retook the survey in June 2020 had improvement in their PSQI scores by paired t test, indicating better sleep quality as the pandemic continued, while inhalant users of all types had persistently high PSQI scores (poor sleep quality). These data suggest that ever users of tobacco products may be susceptible to overall diminished sleep quality in the setting of stressful life circumstances. These data also suggest that pandemic-initiated lifestyle changes may have led to improvements in sleep quality. Finally, these findings raise concerns for correlations between either past or active e-cigarette use on sleep, and thus overall health.

scholarly journals Predictiveness of Covid-19 Anxiety and Emotion Regulation on Sleep Quality: The Moderator Effect of Gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-56
Author(s):  
İsmail YELPAZE
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
The Body ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Moderator Effect ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Good Sleep

Prior research indicates that anxiety and emotion regulation are related to sleep quality. This study extends the body of research by investigating how people in different gender groups are affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) anxiety and emotion regulation in terms of sleep quality. The present study examined gender as a potential moderating variable on the associations of Covid-19 anxiety and emotion regulation with sleep quality. University students were recruited via e-mail to participate in a brief online survey. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Fear of COVID-19, and Emotion Management Skills Scale. The current study used SPSS PROCESS, an SPSS macro developed by Hayes. Results indicated that Covid-19 anxiety was related to poor sleep quality and emotion regulation was related to good sleep quality. Gender was a significant moderator for the relationship between Covid-19 anxiety and sleep quality, but not emotion regulation and sleep quality. The female gender presented a positive association between Covid-19 anxiety and poor sleep quality in comparison to the male gender. The relationship between emotion regulation and good sleep quality was found to be significant and positive for both genders. In the pandemic, Covid-19 anxiety should be reduced and people should have skills to manage their emotions. Otherwise, they will experience serious sleep problems.

scholarly journals Exploration of Sleep Quality and Sleep Hygiene among QU students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raja Mahamade Ali ◽  
Monica Zolezzi ◽  
Ahmed Awaisu
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Sleeping Problems ◽  
Good Sleep

Sleep is an important component of healthy lifestyles. Worldwide reports suggest that one in every three adults suffers from insomnia. University students are vulnerable to insomnia due to their stressful lifestyle and inconsistent sleeping schedules, which contribute to poor, sleep hygiene. The purpose of this study is to explore the prevalence of sleeping problems among university students in Qatar and to investigate factors contributing to insomnia development. A cross-sectional survey utilizing two validated sleep questionnaires, the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and the sleep hygiene index (SHI), were administered to Qatar University (QU) students in either English or Arabic. An online survey was sent to all QU students through e-mail. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse and report the findings. A total of 2,062 students responded to this survey. Most of the respondents were females, Qataris, and the majority of them belonged to the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics or Engineering. Around 25% of the participating students reported previous use of sleep aids. The findings indicated that the majority of the students had poor sleep quality (69.7%) and poor sleep hygiene (79%). A positive association was found between sleep quality and sleep hygiene (r = 0.39; p < 0.0001). College distribution and marital status were shown to significantly influence sleep quality (p =0.031 and p=0.02 respectively). The regression analysis revealed that sleep hygiene had the greatest effect on sleep quality (accounting for 7% of the variance) and individuals with good sleep hygiene were 4 times more likely to have good sleep quality. The findings of this study suggest that poor sleep quality and inadequate sleep hygiene practices are common among university students in Qatar, both of which may have a negative impact on students’ academic performance which warrants further investigation in future studies.

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