Associations Between Problematic Social Media Use and Psychological Adjustment in Turkish Adolescents: Mediating Roles of Family Relationships

Yıldırım, Murat; Çiçek, İlhan; Öztekin, Gülçin Güler; Aziz, Izaddin Ahmad; Hu, Jing

doi:10.1007/s11469-023-01138-3

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“…Researchers have purported that spending too much time in sedentary pursuits such as internet use poses health risks such as mental health problems ( Mougharbel and Goldfield, 2020 ). Since the excessive use of internet is associated with some social and psychological maladaptive outcomes such as decrease in social interactions, loneliness, low psychological adjustment and life satisfaction ( Yıldırım et al, 2023 ), internet addiction may enhance depression, anxiety and stress. Addictive and prolonged internet use through technological devices can lead to avoidance of real-life social contacts and social isolation, which can trigger depression, anxiety, and stress.…”

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Associations between internet addiction and school engagement among Turkish college students: mediating role of psychological distress

Öztekin

2024

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionInternet addiction has become a subject of growing concern with adverse consequences. This study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of psychological distress in the relationship between internet addiction and school engagement.MethodsData were obtained from 732 Turkish college students (M = 20.98, SD = 2.58). The data were collected through Young’s Internet Addiction Test, Depression, Stress and Anxiety Scale (DASS21)-Short Form, and University Student Engagement Inventory. Mediation analysis was performed to investigate the mediating effects of depression, anxiety, and stress in the association between internet addiction and school engagement.ResultsThe results of the study showed that internet addiction was positively associated with psychological distress and negatively associated with school engagement, whereas psychological distress had a negative relationship with school engagement. This study also found that depression, anxiety, and stress acted as mediators in the relationship between internet addiction and behavioral engagement, emotional engagement, and cognitive engagement.ConclusionThis study has provided evidence that young adults with tendency of internet addiction may experience school engagement problems as well as psychological problems. Our findings underscore the need for special educational intervention programs aimed at encouraging college youth to limit their internet use for their future due to its negative consequences and raising awareness in this vulnerable group and their families.

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Associations between internet addiction and school engagement among Turkish college students: mediating role of psychological distress

Öztekin

2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…The rise of digital technologies, particularly social media platforms and smartphones, has revolutionised global connectivity [29]. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter have transformed communication, information consumption, and our perception of the world [38]. However, alongside these benefits, excessive screen time and intensive social media use have had negative impacts.…”

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The mediating role of social connectedness in the relationship between smartphone use and psychological adjustment problems in Turkish youth

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Bağcı

2024

Discov Psychol

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This study investigated the mediating role of social connectedness in the relationship between excessive smartphone use and psychological adjustment problems. 484 young adults (M = 27.04 ± 4.36 years and 72.1% females) participated in this study. Using an online survey, participants completed the Multidimensional Smartphone Use Scale, Social Connectedness Scale-Revised, and Brief Psychological Adjustment-6. The results showed that smartphone use had a significant predictive effect on social connectedness and psychological adjustment problems. Social connectedness also had a significant predictive impact on psychological adjustment problems. Further, social connectedness partially mediated the relationship between smartphone use and psychological adjustment problems. The findings are fruitful in terms of presenting evidence for tailoring prevention and intervention programs to mitigate the adverse consequences of smartphone use on psychological health.

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“…The current study also indicates the role of meaning in life and loneliness in improving life satisfaction. It suggests that focusing on the changes in life satisfaction is essential in difficult situations [73]. Mental health professionals can improve a sense of meaning in life by decreasing anxiety and loneliness, finally improving life satisfaction.…”

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Meaning in Life and Loneliness as Mediators between COVID-19 Anxiety and Life Satisfaction in the Post-Pandemic among the General Population in Turkey: A Serial Mediation Model

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Öztekin,

Aziz

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted global society, leading to negative well-being and mental health outcomes. However, little is known about how COVID-19-related anxiety affects life satisfaction through psychological factors. This study examined the mediating roles of meaning in life and loneliness in the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety and life satisfaction in 333 Turkish general population (59.2% females; Mage = 33.9 ± 7.8). Participants completed measures of COVID-19 anxiety, life satisfaction, meaning in life, and loneliness. The results showed that COVID-19 anxiety predicted meaning in life, loneliness, and life satisfaction. Meaning in life predicted loneliness and life satisfaction, while loneliness predicted life satisfaction. Serial mediation analysis revealed that COVID-19 anxiety predicts life satisfaction through meaning in life and loneliness, even after controlling for age and gender. These findings contribute to our understanding of the underlying mechanisms between COVID-19 anxiety and life satisfaction, with implications for future research and practice.

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Associations Between Problematic Social Media Use and Psychological Adjustment in Turkish Adolescents: Mediating Roles of Family Relationships

Cited by 7 publications

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Associations between internet addiction and school engagement among Turkish college students: mediating role of psychological distress

Associations between internet addiction and school engagement among Turkish college students: mediating role of psychological distress

The mediating role of social connectedness in the relationship between smartphone use and psychological adjustment problems in Turkish youth

Meaning in Life and Loneliness as Mediators between COVID-19 Anxiety and Life Satisfaction in the Post-Pandemic among the General Population in Turkey: A Serial Mediation Model

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