scholarly journals Psychological Factors of Problematic Internet Use in Adolescent and Young Girls

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.B. Kholmogorova ◽  
A.A. Gerasimova
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
Hypersensitive Narcissism

The article introduces a study of the problematic Internet use (PIU) interrelationship with psychological well-being, psychopathological symptoms, and various personality traits. The study involved 432 females aged 14 to 23 years old (M = 17.2, SD = 2) and evaluated with Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale (GPIUS3), Ten Item Personality Measure (TIPI), Perfectionism Inventory, Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (HSNS), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Well-Being Index (WHO-5), and Symptom Check List-90-Revised (SCL-90-R). The results indicate that PIU is associated with various psychopathological symptoms and a decrease in psychological well-being. According to multiple linear regression analysis, hypersensitive narcissism, perfectionism, and phobic anxiety are found to be significant predictors of PIU. Protective factors are Conscientiousness of the Big Five and the level of psychological well-being. The paper suggests risk and protective factors that must be considered when preventing the Problematic Internet Use in adolescent and young girls.

scholarly journals Coping Strategies, Psychological Well-Being and Problematic Internet Use During a Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
A.A. Gerasimova ◽  
A.B. Kholmogorova
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Symptom Check List

Pandemic and accompanying isolation period made significant changes in the daily activities of adolescents and young people. In the changed conditions, it is of interest to study the most adaptive coping strategies that contribute to the preservation of psychological well-being. The study involved 88 girls in Russia, aged 13 to 22 (M = 17.8; SD = 3).Data collection was carried out from 6 to 7 May 2020.The scales used were: Pandemic Lifestyle Changes Questionnaire, Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale (GPIUS3), Loneliness Scale (UCLA), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Well-Being Index (WHO-5), and Symptom Check List- 90-Revised (SCL-90-R).Short and long term planning was found to be positively associated with less depressive symptoms and greater life satisfaction. Social interaction and altruism are associated with lower rates of problematic Internet use. Family interaction is associated with indicators of psychological well-being and less loneliness. Family conflicts are correlated with an increase in rates of problematic Internet use and lower levels of psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Internet Use and Problematic Use in Seniors: A Comparative Study in Switzerland and Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucien Rochat ◽  
Monika Wilkosc-Debczynska ◽  
Ludmila Zajac-Lamparska ◽  
Stéphane Rothen ◽  
Paulina Andryszak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Negative Emotion ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
Life Dissatisfaction ◽  
Online Activities

Background: Seniors have been only little considered in studies examining problematic internet use and associated health issues, although they may present risk factors that make them particularly vulnerable for the development of problematic internet use.Objectives: (1) To compare Internet use and problematic use among seniors in Switzerland and Poland; (2) To examine the relationships between problematic internet use, impulsivity traits and well-being as previous studies showed that internet can be used to cope with negative emotions or life dissatisfaction.Methods: A cross-sectional survey conducted between June 2016 and April 2017 with 264 older internet users aged above 60 years old recruited in Switzerland (88) and Poland (176) assessing sociodemographic variables, online activities, problematic internet use, impulsivity traits and well-being.Results: The two groups differed in their reported online activities in that Polish participants reported more searching for information and buying, whereas Swiss participants reported significantly greater problematic internet use than Polish participants. Finally, a multiple linear regression analysis performed on the whole sample indicated that lower well-being and being a Swiss participant were both significantly associated with greater problematic internet use, after age, gender, level of education, impulsivity traits have been controlled for.Discussion: Swiss seniors showed a more problematic internet use than Polish participants who focused more in their online activities on utility use of internet. The relationships between problematic internet use and well-being suggest that older adults use internet mainly to cope with negative emotion or life dissatisfaction. Socio-cultural differences that could account for these group differences as well as difference with young adults are discussed.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN STUDENTS DURING SELF-ISOLATION DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

1970 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-447
Author(s):  
Ognen Spasovski ◽  
Nikolina Kenig
Keyword(s):  
Protective Factors ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Government ◽  
Self Engagement

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in lock-down measures being imposed by the government of North Macedonia. Conditions of self-isolation have direct effects on mental health. We researched the possible protective factors of psychological well-being. A total of 510 college students from the biggest university in the country (70% females, Mage = 21.12 years, SD = 1.58) responded to a structured online questionnaire, one month after the country's lock down. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed on hypothesized protective factors of well-being. Results showed that significant predictors of the psychological well-being in conditions of isolation are: perceived social support during self-isolation, self-engagement in physical exercises, perception of being adequately informed about the virus and the ways of protection, and the tendency to hold conspiracy explanations about the virus and pandemic. Perception of medical and restriction of movement measures, together with self-engagement in reading /watching movies, were not significant predictors. In the face of the expected further difficulties with the pandemic, policy creators and the scientific community should develop well-thought out strategies, tailored to different groups, in order to provide appropriate support to people to cope with pandemic, to adequately communicate the necessary medical and restriction measures and all important information about the virus and pandemic, especially in order to manage with the complex role of the conspiracy theories which could undermine confidence in the health system.

Anhedonia mediates the link between problematic internet use and psychological well-being

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wangbing Shen ◽  
Meifeng Hua ◽  
Meijiao Wang ◽  
Yuan Yuan ◽  
Meiling Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Psychological Well-Being dan Problematic Internet Use pada Emerging Adult

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-68
Author(s):  
Aisyah Syihab ◽  
Dyah Rani ◽  
Anindya Dewi Paramita
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan psychological well-being dan problematic internet use pada emerging adult. Responden pada penelitian ini berjumlah 210 emerging adult di Jakarta dengan teknik pengambilan sampel convenience sampling. Psychological well-being diukur menggunakan Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) yang dikembangkan oleh Ryff (1989). Problematic Internet Use diukur menggunakan Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2 (GPIUS-2) yang dikembangkan oleh Caplan (2010). Data penelitian ini dianalisis dengan teknik korelasi sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan hasil bahwa terdapat hubungan signifikan negatif antara semua dimensi psychological well-being (self-acceptance, positive relation with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, personal growth) dan problematic internet use. 

Problematic Internet use, subjective mental wellbeing, and perceived parental supportiveness among adolescents: Moderation analysis (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juwon Hwang ◽  
Catalina Toma
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Moderation Analysis ◽  
Mental Well Being

BACKGROUND Given the growing number of adolescents exhibiting problematic Internet use (PIU) and its harmful consequences, it is important to examine the factors associated with PIU. Existing research shows that adolescents’ subjective mental well-being as well as their perceptions of the quality of their relationship with parents are strong predictors of PIU. However, it is unknown how these factors work together in shaping adolescents’ engagement in PIU. OBJECTIVE The goals of this paper are to examine the role played by a previously unexplored facet of the parent-child relationship – perceived parental supportiveness, in conjunction with adolescents’ subjective mental wellbeing in shaping their PIU. METHODS A total of 4,592 adolescents ranging from 12 to 17 years old reported their Internet-use behavior, subjective mental well-being, and perceived parental supportiveness through a nationally representative online research panel survey. Hierarchical linear regression analysis with an interaction term was performed. RESULTS Controlling for adolescents’ demographics, time spent on social media, and frequency of social media posts, findings revealed that higher levels of perceived parental supportiveness (β = -.274, P < .001) and higher levels of subjective mental well-being (β = -.079, P < .001) were associated with low adolescent PIU. The moderation analysis showed that the negative association between perceived parental supportiveness and PIU was stronger when adolescents reported high (vs. low) levels of mental well-being (β = -.194, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS This study shows that perceived parental supportiveness was a stronger protective factor than adolescents’ mental well-being against adolescent PIU. The protective power of perceived parental supportiveness against PIU was strongest when adolescents had high mental well-being. The highest risk of PIU occurred when adolescents’ mental well-being was high but parents were perceived as unsupportive. Our findings suggest that parental supportiveness should be targeted as part of PIU prevention efforts.

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