Anxiety

Cole, Allan Hugh

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“…Thus, the clinical picture of anxiety is linked to video game addiction. From cognitive theory, it is understood that anxiety is a product of thought distortions, as there are certain assumptions and insecurities about possible environmental threats, which form cognitive schemas (31). As explained by the APA, anxiety is an emotional state characterized by apprehension and symptoms of somatization and tension that the person develops in anticipation of danger, misfortune, or catastrophe (25).…”

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“…It is also understood as a mood state occurring in response to nonreal threats, often without a speci c trigger (30). Anxiety is a common condition that manifests in various forms and can affect emotional, cognitive, physical, behavioral, and relational levels, encompassing symptoms such as restlessness, worry, nervousness, distress, and others (31). It is further de ned as an emotional state characterized by apprehension and symptoms of somatization and tension developed in anticipation of danger, misfortune, or catastrophe (23,30).…”

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“…The most relevant explanatory theories of anxiety include psychoanalytic theory, which posits that anxiety is at the core of processes such as motivation, experience, and psychological issues, arising from perceived threats that begin in childhood and intensify with the loss of affect, primarily from caregivers. This anxiety forms the basis for the development of later-stage anxiety and diversi es to other causes, such as threats to physical integrity or the loss of affection from signi cant others (31).…”

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Video Game Addiction, Anxiety, and the Moderating Role of Sociodemographic Factors in Peruvian Adolescents

Dávila-Arenas,

Ramos-Cuzque,

Reyes-Perez

et al. 2024

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Background Video game addiction and anxiety are growing concerns among adolescents worldwide, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between video game addiction and anxiety in Peruvian adolescent students, considering the moderating role of sociodemographic factors. Method The study employed a quantitative, correlational, cross-sectional approach with a sample of 202 students aged 12 to 17 years. The TDV Dependence Test and the Lima Anxiety Scale were used to measure video game addiction and anxiety, respectively. Data analysis included normality tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis tests, Spearman's rho correlation, and Fisher's confidence intervals. Results The findings revealed a highly significant relationship between video game addiction and anxiety (p < 0.01). However, the confidence intervals suggested that this relationship might be due to chance or may not truly exist in the studied population. High levels of video game addiction (28.2% very high, 13.9% high) and anxiety (24.8% severe, 20.3% moderate) were identified, with males being more affected by addiction and females by anxiety. Abstinence was significantly related to general anxiety and social phobia, while abuse and tolerance were related to agoraphobia. Sociodemographic factors did not moderate the relationship between video game addiction and anxiety (p > 0.05). Conclusion This study provides new evidence on the relationship between video game addiction and anxiety in Peruvian adolescents, highlighting the importance of analyzing confidence intervals for accurate interpretation. The significant relationships found between specific dimensions of video game addiction and anxiety could be theoretically explained by neurobiological, cognitive, and focused internet use models. Preventative and intervention strategies differentiated by gender are recommended to manage abstinence, abuse, tolerance, and associated anxious symptoms in adolescents.

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Video Game Addiction, Anxiety, and the Moderating Role of Sociodemographic Factors in Peruvian Adolescents

Dávila-Arenas,

Ramos-Cuzque,

Reyes-Perez

et al. 2024

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“…Anxiety is a common psychological condition. It is defined as a feeling of apprehension, dread, or foreboding, whether in stressful situations or not, characterized by "cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components" [25]. Although anxiety can be protective in threatening situations, severe and chronic anxiety can lead to an anxiety disorder that can impair individual functioning [25,26].…”

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“…Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. physicians were already five times more likely to experience burnout compared with workers in other professions [25], with almost 44% reporting at least one burnout symptom [26]. Almost 67% of U.S. healthcare workers screened positive for burnout [27], while another study reported moderate-to-severe burnout among U.S. emergency department healthcare workers (nurses 51.3%, doctors 45.7%) [28].…”

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COVID-19 and Psychosocial Well-Being: Did COVID-19 Worsen U.S. Frontline Healthcare Workers’ Burnout, Anxiety, and Depression?

Novilla

Moxley

Hanson

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Healthcare workers are highly regarded for their compassion, dedication, and composure. However, COVID-19 created unprecedented demands that rendered healthcare workers vulnerable to increased burnout, anxiety, and depression. This cross-sectional study assessed the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on U.S. healthcare frontliners using a 38-item online survey administered by Reaction Data between September and December 2020. The survey included five validated scales to assess self-reported burnout (Maslach Summative Burnout Scale), anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-2), resilience (Brief Resilience Coping Scale), and self-efficacy (New Self-Efficacy Scale-8). We used regression to assess the relationships between demographic variables and the psychosocial scales index scores and found that COVID-19 amplified preexisting burnout (54.8%), anxiety (138.5%), and depression (166.7%), and reduced resilience (5.70%) and self-efficacy (6.5%) among 557 respondents (52.6% male, 47.5% female). High patient volume, extended work hours, staff shortages, and lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and resources fueled burnout, anxiety, and depression. Respondents were anxious about the indefinite duration of the pandemic/uncertain return to normal (54.8%), were anxious of infecting family (48.3%), and felt conflicted about protecting themselves versus fulfilling their duty to patients (44.3%). Respondents derived strength from their capacity to perform well in tough times (74.15%), emotional support from family/friends (67.2%), and time off work (62.8%). Strategies to promote emotional well-being and job satisfaction can focus on multilevel resilience, safety, and social connectedness.

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Anxiety

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Video Game Addiction, Anxiety, and the Moderating Role of Sociodemographic Factors in Peruvian Adolescents

Video Game Addiction, Anxiety, and the Moderating Role of Sociodemographic Factors in Peruvian Adolescents

COVID-19 and Psychosocial Well-Being: Did COVID-19 Worsen U.S. Frontline Healthcare Workers’ Burnout, Anxiety, and Depression?

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