Childhood psychological maltreatment and internet gaming addiction in Chinese adolescents: Mediation roles of maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and psychosocial problems

Wu, Yuqing; Fang, Liu; Chan, Kai Qin; Wang, Nianxin; Zhao, Shilong; Sun, Xin; Shen, Wangbing; Wang, Zuojun

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105669

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“…14 In one cohort study, Geng et al found that childhood maltreatment and conflicts between parents predicted longitudinal moderate or higher levels of problematic internet use in adolescents. 35 Some research has partly explained the mechanism: maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies, 13 depression, 13,36 family support, 37 bullying perpetration 37 and bullying victimisation 37 were considered essential mediators relating to childhood maltreatment and internet addiction. For adolescents with more severe childhood maltreatment (total CTQ-SF ≥42), depression plays a complete mediating role in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and internet addiction.…”

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“…Although several studies investigating the relationship between childhood maltreatment and internet addiction have been conducted in adolescents 13 and college students, 14 most of them adopted a cross-sectional study design, and we were also interested in whether past childhood maltreatment was associated with the emergence of internet addiction. Therefore, further research is needed to explore potential longitudinal associations between these variables.…”

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“…12 Previous studies have provided evidence supporting the notion that childhood maltreatment is associated with a higher risk of internet addiction. 8,13,14 With anonymity, convenience and escape characteristics, the internet provides an ideal platform for self-expression and self-catharsis for individuals with traumatic childhood experiences. The resulting relief of stress and pain in real life may cause increased internet use and therefore increased risk for internet addiction.…”

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The association between childhood maltreatment and internet addiction among Chinese junior middle school students: prospective cohort study

Jin,

Wang,

Huang

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Background Childhood maltreatment is associated with internet addiction, but most evidence is from retrospective studies. Aims We aimed to investigate the relationship between childhood maltreatment and internet addiction through a prospective cohort design. Method In a prospective cohort study, self-reported data on childhood maltreatment (Childhood Trauma Questionnaire – Short Form) at baseline, and internet addiction (Revised Chinese Internet Addiction Scale) at baseline and 6-month follow-up, were collected online from 756 Chinese junior middle school students aged 11–15 years and residing in Changsha, Hunan Province. Demographic data and covariates such as depression, anxiety, stress (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 21) and insomnia (Athens Insomnia Scale) were also surveyed at baseline. Logistic regression analysis measured the association between childhood maltreatment and internet addiction, and gender-related differences. Results Childhood maltreatment was prevalent in Chinese junior middle school students (37.83%), and the incidence rate of internet addiction was 9.26% at the 6-month follow-up. Emotional abuse was a significant risk factor for internet addiction (adjusted odds ratio 2.618, 95% CI 1.194–5.738; P = 0.016) in both males and females. Conclusions This study suggests a high prevalence of childhood maltreatment in Chinese junior middle school students, and that emotional abuse plays a significant role in internet addiction. More attention should be paid to parenting style and adolescents’ mental health.

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“…In addition, psychological maltreatment can have a negative impact on a child’s cognitive development, social relationships, and overall well-being. Children who experience psychological maltreatment may have difficulty regulating their emotions (Wu et al, 2022), struggle with low self-esteem and self-worth (Arslan, 2016; Brodski & Hutz, 2012), and have problems with attachment and forming healthy relationships with others (Arslan, 2021a; Baer & Martinez, 2006). Furthermore, the effects of psychological maltreatment can extend beyond the individual and have negative impacts on society as a whole.…”

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Childhood Psychological Maltreatment, Mindful Awareness, Self-Transcendence, and Mental Well-Being in Emerging Adults

Arslan,

Kabasakal,

Taş

2023

Emerging Adulthood

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Psychological maltreatment is a severe form of abuse that can have a significant negative impact on an individual’s mental health and well-being. Examining the factors that reduce the negative effects of child maltreatment on the outcomes can, hence, contribute to the development of effective prevention and intervention strategies, providing resources and support for families, early detection, and education for parents and caregivers. The present study aimed to explore the mediating role of mindful awareness and self-transcendence in the association between childhood psychological maltreatment and mental well-being among Turkish emerging adults. The study sample consisted of 422 emerging adults enrolled in a state university in Türkiye (with 65% of female). Participants ranged in age from 18 to 29 years, with a mean age of 20.94 years ( SD = 1.86). The present study found that psychological maltreatment was not only directly associated with lower levels of mindful awareness and self-transcendence, but also indirectly associated with poorer mental well-being through the mediating effects of these variables. The study suggests that childhood psychological maltreatment is a significant risk factor for mental well-being among emerging adults, and highlights the importance of promoting the development of mindful awareness and self-transcendence in preventions and interventions aimed at improving mental well-being. By cultivating these positive psychology states, emerging adults may be better equipped to overcome the negative effects of psychological maltreatment.

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“…González-Bueso et al (17) reviewed 24 studies on gaming disorder and found that 17 studies reported an association between gaming disorder and anxiety, whereby the presence of one increased the likelihood of the other. Moreover, the severity of gaming disorder was often reported to be associated with the severity of anxiety in several cross-sectional survey studies (19,(28)(29)(30).…”

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The directionality of anxiety and gaming disorder: An exploratory analysis of longitudinal data from an Australian youth population

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Gaming activities among adolescents have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing with it a growing concern for the potential harms of excessive gaming and its risk factors. Anxiety is frequently linked with gaming disorder, but studies investigating this association were mostly cross-sectional in design. Longitudinal studies that explore risk factors associated with gaming disorder are sparse and the trajectories of gaming disorder remain unclear. To address this paucity, the present study analyzed a large longitudinal dataset with a 12-month follow-up of 4,968 Australian adolescents (ages 13–14) during the pandemic. Logistic regression and multiple regression analyses were conducted to investigate the temporal relationships between anxiety, gaming frequency, the amount of money spent within video games, and gaming disorder. Prevalence rates for gaming disorder in adolescents aged 13 and 14 were 15 and 16%, respectively. The regression models indicated a bidirectional relationship between anxiety and gaming disorder symptoms, where higher levels of anxiety were associated with higher levels of gaming disorder 12 months later and vice versa. The study also found that the interaction between anxiety and higher gaming frequency could predict gaming disorder symptoms. Overall, the findings suggest that young adolescents may be more vulnerable to developing gaming disorder and highlight the importance of addressing the interactions between risk factors and gaming disorder in treatment approaches.

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Childhood psychological maltreatment and internet gaming addiction in Chinese adolescents: Mediation roles of maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and psychosocial problems

Cited by 28 publications

References 89 publications

The association between childhood maltreatment and internet addiction among Chinese junior middle school students: prospective cohort study

The association between childhood maltreatment and internet addiction among Chinese junior middle school students: prospective cohort study

Childhood Psychological Maltreatment, Mindful Awareness, Self-Transcendence, and Mental Well-Being in Emerging Adults

The directionality of anxiety and gaming disorder: An exploratory analysis of longitudinal data from an Australian youth population

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