Evaluating a cross-lagged panel model between problematic internet use and psychological distress and cross-level mediation of school administrator support on problematic internet use: The serial mediating role of psychological needs thwarting of online teaching and psychological distress

Chen, I-Hua; Chen, Hsin-Pao; Gamble, Jeffrey Hugh; Liao, Xiao ling; Chen, Xiu‐Mei; Yang, Ya-Ting Carolyn; Pakpour, Amir H.; Griffiths, Mark D.; Lin, Chung‐Ying

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.987366

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“…On 5 December 2022, a second systematic search was conducted to collect any studies published since the first systematic search. Two studies [32,38], added to the previous 61, were then considered eligible.…”

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Problematic Gaming during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression

Imperato,

Giardina,

Manari

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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The COVID-19 pandemic led to government measures enforcing isolation in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. Consequently, online activities, including gaming, increased during this challenging period. Thus, it was possible that problematic gaming (PG) patterns also increased. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we estimated the prevalence of PG during the COVID-19 pandemic and examined differences among subpopulations. The evaluation of 38 studies revealed that the overall prevalence of PG during the COVID-19 pandemic was 3.6%. Furthermore, higher PG scores were found in undergraduate and gamer subpopulations, as well as in studies using the Gaming Addiction Scale. Finally, meta-regression analyses suggest that stricter government measures, as identified by the Government Stringency Index, may have contributed to a lower prevalence of PG behaviors. A potential explanation of this finding is that containment measures had a protective function with respect to emotional distress, and thus towards PG; alternatively, it could be that current measures for PG become less precise if an individual’s functioning is already impaired due to other reasons, such as COVID-19 restrictions. Further theoretical, methodological, and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

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Problematic Gaming during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression

Imperato,

Giardina,

Manari

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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“…To address these interconnected issues, this study employs the concept of Psychological Need Thwarting (PNT) ( 10 ), recognized both as a marker of psychological distress ( 11 , 12 ) and as a risk factor for PSU ( 13 , 14 ). The study uses PNT as a framework to explore the intricate relationship between PSU, psychological distress, under the topic of mental health of teachers.…”

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“…Conversely, thwarting these needs leads to experiences of PNT ( 11 ) and has a more negative consequences on affect than psychological need satisfaction ( 20 , 25 , 26 ). Yet, PNT has been less explored than psychological need satisfaction ( 27 ).…”

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“…Another study linked burnout with teachers’ perceptions of need thwarting ( 30 ). Some research has also explored teachers’ PNT in online teaching contexts ( 11 , 20 ). However, most studies have used variable-centered models, like structural equation modeling, with few adopting a person-centered approach.…”

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“…As an emerging construct in teacher health research, PNT offers insights into how the thwarting of these three basic needs impacts an individual’s mental health and behaviors ( 8 ). PNT has been linked to several factors, including PSU ( 31 ), psychological distress ( 10 , 12 ), and administrative support ( 11 ). PSU has been identified as one factor associated with PNT.…”

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Latent profile analysis of psychological needs thwarting in Chinese school teachers: longitudinal associations with problematic smartphone use, psychological distress, and perceived administrative support

Liao,

Cao,

Gamble

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionIn light of the significant impact that teachers have on education quality and student growth, their mental health warrants special attention. With the increasing popularity of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the rise of online teaching during the pandemic, teachers have become a group prone to developing problematic smartphone use (PSU). Psychological need thwarting (PNT) has been shown to be closely related to PSU, psychological distress, and perceived administrative support. However, most previous studies have adopted a variable-centered approach, which may overlook the possibility that the three basic needs are not closely associated and could form distinct profiles. Therefore, this study aims to apply latent profile analysis to identify different PNT profiles and their associations with PSU, psychological distress, and perceived administrative support.MethodsA longitudinal survey was conducted using convenience and purposive sampling methods. The survey involved 1,642 primary and middle school teachers working in China over a two-month interval, with the first assessment in November 2021 (Time 1) and the second in January 2022 (Time 2).ResultsThe results indicate that a three-profile model, intricately based on the PNT data gathered at Time 1, is most optimal: Class 1 is labeled as ‘High autonomy-High competence and Moderate relatedness thwarting’, Class 2 as ‘High autonomy-High competence and High relatedness thwarting’, and Class 3 as ‘Low psychological needs thwarting’. Distinct associations were observed among the three profiles concerning PSU, psychological distress, and perceived administrative support. Specifically, in terms of PSU, the score of Class 2 was higher than Class 1, with that of Class 3 being the lowest at Time 1, while at Time 2 no significant difference was found between any two of these three groups; in terms of distress, the scores of the three profiles were arranged from high to low as Class 2, 1, and 3 at both time points; and in terms of perceived administrative support, the order was just the opposite, with 3, 1, and 2 from high to low at both Time 1 and Time 2.ConclusionNotably, the consistent ranking of the three classes in terms of psychological distress and administrative support suggests a lasting influence of PNT. Future studies should explore this enduring impact further by employing additional longitudinal data sets and examining potential mediators or moderators beyond the current study’s scope.

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Confounding analysis with gaming aspects in predicting psychological distress of esports players

Lee,

Tam

2024

PsyCh Journal

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This research aimed to explore the interplay between the central and peripheral aspects of gaming and their correlation with internet gaming disorder (IGD) in predicting indicators of psychological distress. The study proposed that the core and peripheral characteristics of gaming serve as confounding variables affecting the direct relationship between IGD and psychological distress. Employing a longitudinal design spanning two distinct timeframes, the research involved 100 esports players from Malaysia, all of whom had participated in at least one official tournament. The outcomes revealed that both the core and peripheral attributes of gaming significantly predicted stress, anxiety, and depression. However, IGD exhibited a significant predictive association only with stress. Notably, the study also detected the confounding effects of core and peripheral characteristics in the direct link between IGD and stress. These results imply that core and peripheral gaming traits should be interpreted as individual differences that amplify susceptibility to IGD and its associated psychological distress indicators. Moreover, the findings suggested that IGD might not be a prominent concern for esports players, potentially due to their training in performance management as athletes. The paper explores further implications stemming from these findings.

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Evaluating a cross-lagged panel model between problematic internet use and psychological distress and cross-level mediation of school administrator support on problematic internet use: The serial mediating role of psychological needs thwarting of online teaching and psychological distress

Cited by 11 publications

References 92 publications

Problematic Gaming during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression

Problematic Gaming during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression

Latent profile analysis of psychological needs thwarting in Chinese school teachers: longitudinal associations with problematic smartphone use, psychological distress, and perceived administrative support

Confounding analysis with gaming aspects in predicting psychological distress of esports players

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