Reciprocal relationships between problematic internet use and psychological distress: A nine-month longitudinal study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ching-Wen Chang ◽  
i hua chen ◽  
Carol Strong ◽  
Yi-Ching Lin ◽  
Meng-Che Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Opposite Direction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Reciprocal Relationship ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Reciprocal Relationships

The causal relationships between problematic internet use and psychological distress remain controversial. The present study investigated the reciprocal relationships between problematic internet use (PIU, i.e., problematic social media use [PSMU], problematic gaming [PG]) and psychological distress (i.e., anxiety, depression). Hong Kong and Taiwan university students (N=645; nmale=266; mean=20.95 years [SD=5.63]) were recruited for a survey study, with follow-ups at three, six, and nine months after baseline assessment. The Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Internet Gaming Disorder-Short Form, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used to assess studied variables. Cross-lagged models were constructed to understand the reciprocal relationships between PIU and psychological distress. The level of anxiety significantly impacted the level of PSMU but not in the opposite direction. The level of PSMU significantly impacted the level of depression but not in the opposite direction. In addition, levels of PG and both types of psychological distress had reciprocal impacts on each another. Because PIU can lead to psychological distress, prevention programs on digital health are needed. Moreover, because there is a reciprocity between PG and psychological distress, psychological interventions to break the reciprocal relationship for those with serious PG and psychological distress are warranted.

#3123 Assessing international alcohol and internet use patterns during COVID-19 isolation using an online survey: highlighting distinct stressors conferring risk to compulsive behaviours

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 (8) ◽  
pp. A17.3-A18
Author(s):  
Samantha N Sallie ◽  
Valentin JE Ritou ◽  
Henrietta Bowden-Jones ◽  
Valerie Voon
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Online Gaming ◽  
The United States ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Problematic Alcohol

Objectives and AimsThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has required drastic safety measures to contain virus spread, including an extended self-isolation period. Those with greater perceived or actual life stress are vulnerable to develop or reinstate problematic behaviours characterised by addiction and compulsive mechanisms. Thus, we assessed how the COVID-19 pandemic and isolation measures affected alcohol consumption and internet use in the general population.MethodsWe developed an online international survey, entitled Habit Tracker (HabiT), completed by 1,346 adults (≥18 years), which measured changes in amount and severity of alcohol consumption (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test; AUDIT),online gaming (Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form; IGDS9-SF), and pornography viewing (Cyber Pornography Addiction Test; CYPAT) before (post-hoc recall)and during the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdown. These measures were related to ten COVID-19-specific stress factors. Lastly, we assessed psychiatric factors widely recognized to be associated with problematic alcohol and internet use such as anxiety, depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; HADS), and impulsivity (Short Impulsive-Behavior Scale; SUPPS-P).ResultsOf the sample, we observed an overall increase in online gaming and a decrease alcohol consumption and pornography viewing. Those who increased their amount and severity of alcohol use (36%) during lockdown reported stress associated with the pandemic itself, such as being an essential worker directly caring for those with or having a loved one become severely ill from COVID-19. Further, those residing in the United Kingdom- as opposed the United States or Canada- increased their weekly amount of alcohol consumption. Alternatively, those who increased online gaming (64%) and pornography viewing (43%)reported low frequency or poor quality social interactions resultant of lockdown measures. All three groups displayed higher levels of depression, anxiety, and urgency impulsivity.ConclusionsOur findings underscore the theoretical mechanism of negative emotionality underlying forms of compulsive behaviour driven by stress, depression, and anxiety; while highlighting distinct avenues by which these behaviours can manifest. Limitations include subjects being within varying phases of lockdown during the time of testing and a large degree of study dropout (n=1,515). We emphasise the relevance of identifying those in need of greater support services to mitigate negative health outcomes associated with problematic alcohol consumption and internet usage in the context of COVID-19 isolation.

scholarly journals Comparing generalized and specific problematic smartphone/internet use: Longitudinal relationships between smartphone application-based addiction and social media addiction and psychological distress

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 410-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
I-Hua Chen ◽  
Amir H. Pakpour ◽  
Hildie Leung ◽  
Marc N. Potenza ◽  
Jian-An Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
University Students ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Latent Growth ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
Longitudinal Relationships

AbstractBackground and aimsThe literature has proposed two types of problematic smartphone/internet use: generalized problematic use and specific problematic use. However, longitudinal findings on the associations between the two types of problematic use and psychological distress are lacking among East-Asians. The present study examined temporal associations between both generalized and specific problematic use of the smartphone/internet, and psychological distress.MethodsHong Kong University students (N = 308; 100 males; mean age = 23.75 years; SD ± 5.15) were recruited with follow-ups at three, six, and nine months after baseline assessment. All participants completed the Smartphone Application-Based Addiction Scale (for generalized problematic smartphone/internet use), the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (for specific problematic smartphone/internet use), and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (for psychological distress) in each assessment. Latent growth modeling (LGM) was constructed to understand temporal associations between generalized/specific problematic use and psychological distress.ResultsThe LGM suggested that the intercept of generalized problematic use was significantly associated with the intercept of psychological distress (standardized coefficient [β] = 0.32; P < 0.01). The growth of generalized problematic use was significantly associated with the growth of psychological distress (β = 0.51; P < 0.01). Moreover, the intercept of specific problematic use was significantly associated with the intercept of psychological distress (β = 0.28; P < 0.01) and the growth of psychological distress (β = 0.37; P < 0.01).ConclusionThe initial level of problematic use of smartphone/internet increased the psychological distress among university students. Helping young adults address problematic use of the smartphone/internet may prevent psychological distress.

Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire--9-Item Short Form

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrix Koronczai ◽  
Róbert Urbán ◽  
Gyöngyi Kökönyei ◽  
Borbála Paksi ◽  
Krisztina Papp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Problematic Internet Use

scholarly journals Does loneliness, self‐esteem and psychological distress correlate with problematic internet use? A Bangladeshi survey study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Mamun ◽  
Md. Sharif Hossain ◽  
Mst. Sabrina Moonajilin ◽  
Mohammed Tanvir Masud ◽  
Jannatul Mawa Misti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Survey Study

scholarly journals Psychological Burden in Meningioma Patients under a Wait-and-Watch Strategy and after Complete Resection Is High—Results of a Prospective Single Center Study

Cancers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3503
Author(s):  
Darius Kalasauskas ◽  
Naureen Keric ◽  
Salman Abu Ajaj ◽  
Leoni von Cube ◽  
Florian Ringel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Complete Resection ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Brief Fatigue Inventory ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The diagnosis of intracranial meningiomas as incidental findings is increasing by growing availability of MRI diagnostics. However, the psychological distress of patients with incidental meningiomas under a wait-and-watch strategy is unknown. Therefore, we aimed to compare the psychosocial situation of meningioma patients under wait-and-watch to patients after complete resection to bridge this gap. The inclusion criteria for the prospective monocenter study were either an incidental meningioma under a wait-and-watch strategy or no neurologic deficits after complete resection. Sociodemographic, clinical, and health-related quality of life and clinical data were assessed. Psychosocial factors were measured by the Distress Thermometer (DT), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI), and the Short Form (SF-36). A total of 62 patients were included (n = 51 female, mean age 61 (SD 13) years). According to HADS, the prevalence of anxiety was 45% in the postoperative and 42% in the wait-and-watch group (p = 0.60), and depression was 61% and 87%, respectively (p = 0.005). In total, 43% of patients under wait-and-watch and 37% of patients in the postoperative group scored ≥6 on the DT scale. SF-36 scores were similar in all categories except general health (p = 0.005) and physical component aggregate score (43.7 (13.6) vs. 50.5 (9.5), (p = 0.03), both lower in the wait-and-watch group. Multivariate analysis revealed the wait-and-watch strategy was associated with a 4.26-fold higher risk of a pathological depression score based on HADS (p = 0.03). This study demonstrates a high prevalence of psychological distress in meningioma patients. Further evaluation is necessary to identify the patients in need of psychooncological support.

Association of fatigue and psychological distress with quality of life in patients with a previous venous thromboembolic event

2009 ◽  
Vol 102 (12) ◽  
pp. 1219-1226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Lukas ◽  
René Krummenacher ◽  
Franziska Biasiutti ◽  
Stefan Begré ◽  
Hansjörg Znoj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Thromboembolic Event ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic Event ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Blood Collection ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic

SummaryHealth-related quality of life (QoL) has been associated with several social and medical conditions in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).To the best of our knowledge,there is no study investigating the relationship of QoL with psychological variables in this patient population.We assumed as a hypothesis an association between heightened levels of fatigue and psychological distress, as well as decreased QoL in patients with an objectively diagnosed venous thromboembolic event. Study participants were 205 consecutively enrolled out-patients (47.4 years, 54.6% men) with DVT and/or PE. Approximately 10 days before blood collection for thrombophilia work-up, QoL, fatigue, and psychological distress were assessed using the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory Short Form (MFSI-SF) as well as the Hospitality Anxiety and Depression scale (HADS). After controlling for demographic and medical factors, fatigue (p<0.01) but not psychological distress (p>0.05) was negatively associated with physical QoL, explaining 11.0% of the variance. Fatigue (p<0.001) and psychological distress (p<0.001) were significant predictors of mental QoL,explaining an additional 36.2% and 3.6% of the variance. Further analyses revealed that all subscales of the HADS (e.g. anxiety and depression) and of the MFSI-SF (e.g. general fatigue, physical fatigue, emotional fatigue, mental fatigue and vigor) were significant predictors of mental QoL. MFSI-SF subscales also predicted physical QoL. The findings suggest that fatigue and psychological distress substantially predict QoL in patients with a previous venous thromboembolic event above and beyond demographic factors.

scholarly journals Visual Social Media Use Moderates the Relationship between Initial Problematic Internet Use and Later Narcissism

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phil Reed ◽  
Nazli I. Bircek ◽  
Lisa A. Osborne ◽  
Caterina Viganò ◽  
Roberto Truzoli
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
University Student ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Narcissistic Personality ◽  
Time Lagged ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Little is known about the temporal directionality of relationships between problematic internet use and personality disorders such as narcissism. Objective: Although these two constructs are related at a single time, no existent study has determined whether initial problematic internet use is more strongly associated with subsequent narcissism, or vice versa. So, the aim of the research is to verify if problematic internet use predicts the narcissism or vice versa. Methods: Seventy-four university student participants were studied over a four-month period, and completed the Narcissism Personality Inventory, and Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire, at baseline and follow-up. Results: The results demonstrated a relationship between problematic internet use and narcissism at baseline. Time-lagged correlations demonstrated that problematic internet use at baseline was positively related to narcissism four-months later, but not vice versa for social media users whose use was primarily visual. This relationship did not hold for social media users whose use was primarily verbal. Conclusion: These results suggest that problematic internet use may serve to discharge narcissistic personality traits for those who use social media in a visual way, but not for those who do not engage in that form of internet use.

Problematic Internet Use (PIU): The role of emotional factors on social media activities

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Widhi Andangsari ◽  
Bay Dhowi ◽  
Esther Widhi Andangsari ◽  
Achmad Djunaidi ◽  
Efi Fitriani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Emotional Factors
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