Correlates of Problematic Internet Use among college and university students in eight countries: An international cross-sectional study

Balhara, Yatan Pal Singh; Đorić, Ana; Stevanović, Dejan; Knez, Rajna; Singh, Simrandeep; Chowdhury, Mita Rani Roy; Kafalı, Helin Yılmaz; Sharma, Pallavi; Vally, Zahir; Tuong, Vu Thi; Arya, Sidharth; Mahendru, Aishita; Ransing, Ramdas; Erzın, Gamze; Le, Huynh Le Thi Cam Hong

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2019.09.004

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“…A meta-analysis among medical students 65 found a much higher prevalence of Internet addiction (30.6%). On the contrary, Balhara et al 50 reported a prevalence of only 8.4% for problematic Internet use among students from Asia and Europe, with a significantly higher prevalence (10.8%-12.6%) reported from the Asian students.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Of the 34 articles found, 27 studies [29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][44][45][46][47][48]51,52,[55][56][57][58][59][60][61] were conducted in single nations, and 7 were 42,43,49,50,53,54,63 multinational studies. Most of the studies assessed depression, anxiety, and stress.…”

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“…Three studies assessed problematic Internet use or Internet addiction (Supplemental Material, Table 4). Balhara et al 50 reported a prevalence of 11.7% for problematic Internet use. Boonvisudhi and Kuladee 51 assessed possible Internet addiction (24.4%) and found a higher prevalence among females (27.8% vs 20.4%).…”

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Mental Health of University Students in Southeastern Asia: A Systematic Review

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Nguyen

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Asia Pac J Public Health

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Mental health in young people is a public health challenge worldwide, with around one-fifth of university students suffering from a 12-month mental disorder. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) of Southeastern Asia, resources for mental health are limited and counseling services are not regularly established at universities. This review aims to determine the prevalence of mental health problems among university students in 6 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam) and to identify the determinants of mental health. A systematic database search (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubPsych, and Scopus) for peer-reviewed, English language articles, published 2010-2020, reporting prevalence data based on standardized screening instruments resulted in 335 articles; 108 were eligible for full-text analysis, of which 34 could be included in the review. Median point prevalence was 29.4% for depression, 42.4% for anxiety, 16.4% for stress, and 13.9% for disordered eating. Current suicidality was present in 7% to 8% of students. There was a high rate of psychiatric comorbidity. Despite the high prevalence of mental health problems, the willingness to seek professional help was comparatively low. Implications for mental health promotion and prevention in university settings are discussed.

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Mental Health of University Students in Southeastern Asia: A Systematic Review

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Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…Mental health issues are a growing source of global concern, especially among university students, as research indicates an increasing trend in mental health issues across this population (Macaskill, 2013;Beiter et al, 2015;Bruffaerts et al, 2018;Patterson et al, 2019;Torales et al, 2019). Given that university students are particularly prone to mental health issues, research efforts continue to investigate various factors that may potentially contribute to the observed negative mental health issues (Beiter et al, 2015;Cashwell et al, 2016;Pal Singh Balhara et al, 2019). In the general population, among the reported potential correlates are finances, childhood adversity and addictive behaviors (e.g., substance, sex and internet addictions) (Weiss, 2004;Mossakowski, 2008;Opitz et al, 2009;Ljungqvist et al, 2016;Karacic and Oreskovic, 2017;Alhassan et al, 2018;Selous et al, 2019;Wang et al, 2019).…”

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“…In the general population, among the reported potential correlates are finances, childhood adversity and addictive behaviors (e.g., substance, sex and internet addictions) (Weiss, 2004;Mossakowski, 2008;Opitz et al, 2009;Ljungqvist et al, 2016;Karacic and Oreskovic, 2017;Alhassan et al, 2018;Selous et al, 2019;Wang et al, 2019). These factors are observed among university students (Cranford et al, 2009;Beiter et al, 2015;Cashwell et al, 2016;Richardson et al, 2017;Karatekin, 2018;Pal Singh Balhara et al, 2019;Tangmunkongvorakul et al, 2019), in addition to other potential correlates, including academic performance, pressure to succeed and post-graduation plans (Beiter et al, 2015).…”

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Compulsive Internet Pornography Use and Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Sample of University Students in the United States

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BackgroundThe sustained rise in negative mental health reports among university students is a source of continued global concern, and investigation continues into potential contributors to this rise. This includes the increased prevalence of risky sexual behaviors. Related is the increased prevalence of pornography use. Our study sought to explore the potential relationship between compulsive use of pornography and mental health in university students.MethodsOur sample consisted of university students (N = 1031; 34% male, 66% female) from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio. An anonymous survey was sent to all students at the university over the age of 18. The survey was comprised of the following: (1) demographic questions, (2) questions on pornography use and perception, (3) a modified version of the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (mCIUS) assessing various factors associated with compulsive internet pornography use, (4) questions assessing emotional and sexual states relative to pornography use (EmSS), and (5) the 21-question version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21).ResultsOur results indicate that 56.6% of those surveyed reported lifetime pornography use, with a significantly higher proportion of males than females reporting such use. The majority of students reported accessing pornography through internet-related technologies. Additionally, 17.0, 20.4, and 13.5% of students reported severe or extremely severe levels of depression, anxiety and stress, respectively, with compulsive pornography use significantly affecting all three mental health parameters in both sexes. Exploratory Factor Analysis identified three factors suggesting emotional coping, dependence and preoccupation for the mCIUS items and three factors reflecting interoceptive, impotent, and extrinsic characteristics for the EmSS items. Regression analysis indicated that various demographics, items pertaining to reduced control and social impairment, and other variables pertaining to pornography use predicted mental health outcomes. Faith, morals and personal motivation were the primary variables reported to help reduce pornography use.ConclusionOur analyses indicate a significant relationship between mental health and pornography use, including behaviors reflecting behavioral addictions, highlighting the necessity for a better understanding and consideration of the potential contribution of internet pornography to negative mental health among university students.

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