Problematic Internet Use and Resilience: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Hidalgo-Fuentes, Sergio; Vilar, Manuel Martí; Ruiz-Ordóñez, Yolanda

doi:10.3390/nursrep13010032

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“…A systematic review of moderating variables underlying the associations between screen media use and internalizing symptoms suggested that compared to other forms of screen media use, TV viewing was more weakly associated with internalizing symptoms [32]. The current findings can also be explained by protective factors associated with screen media use, such as resilience [33]. Another possible explanation is that the effects of screen media use on mental health problems might not be linear.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 55%

Screen Media Use Affects Subcortical Structures, Resting-State Functional Connectivity, and Mental Health Problems in Early Adolescence

He,

Hu,

Yin

et al. 2023

Brain Sciences

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The association between excessive screen media use and mental health problems has attracted widespread attention. The literature to date has neglected the biological mechanisms underlying such a relationship and failed to distinguish between different types of screen media activities. A sample from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development study was used in the present study to elucidate the longitudinal associations between specific types of screen media use, brain development, and diverse mental health problems. The results showed that different types of screen media use have differentiated associations with mental health problems, subcortical volume, and cortical–subcortical connectivity. Specifically, more passive media use was associated with increased rule-breaking behavior, while more video game playing was associated with increased withdrawn/depressed symptoms. In addition, more social media use was associated with a reduced volume of the hippocampus, caudate, and thalamus proper. More research is needed to examine the differential effects of screen media use on neurodevelopmental processes and mental health problems across adolescence.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 55%

Screen Media Use Affects Subcortical Structures, Resting-State Functional Connectivity, and Mental Health Problems in Early Adolescence

He,

Hu,

Yin

et al. 2023

Brain Sciences

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“…In this sense, the COVID-19 restrictions may have prevented students living abroad from returning home, or students living with their parents from having a satisfying academic life in front of an uncertain future. In line with Hidalgo-Fuentes et al's [111] review, social factors, such as social support, are particularly important in addressing problematic technology use. In this distressing scenario, higher levels of PG may be explained by the need to regain some control over spatial movements-i.e., to reduce the distance from significant others-or to relieve emotional distress [6,112].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 79%

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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“…While Internet usage can reduce communication barriers, lower costs, enable rapid responses, and promote interpersonal bonds and social networks (Xie et al, 2021), maladaptive or excessive Internet use has been linked to adverse effects on mental health (Dahl D, 2020;Odacı & Çelik, 2013;Stepanikova, Nie, & He, 2010). Empirical evidence underscores that problematic Internet use (PIU) and Internet addiction (Dell'Osso B, 2021;Hidalgo-Fuentes S, 2023;KS, 1998;Lieberman, 2020;MM, 2014) increase the likelihood of depression, anxiety, social isolation, and even suicide (Cai Z, 2023;Haddad C, 2021;Kożybska, 2022;Lakkunarajah S, 2022;Marchant A, 2017;Peng C, 2021;Yang X, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

Problematic internet use and mental health: Moderated mediating effect of social media identity and loneliness (Preprint)

liu,

Liu,

Liu

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND To better understand the underlying mechanism of the effect of problematic internet use (PIU) on mental health, this study aims to test the mediating effect of loneliness moderated by social media identity. OBJECTIVE This study aims to test the mediating effect of loneliness moderated by social media identity. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 21,292 participants using a multi-stage stratified sampling strategy from 31 provinces/regions in mainland China. A moderated mediation model was established to examine the mediating effect of loneliness on the association between PIU and mental health outcomes, moderated by social media identity. RESULTS Loneliness significantly mediated the association between PIU and mental health outcomes, explaining 42.53% and 45.48% of the total effect of PIU on depression and anxiety, respectively. Social media identity significantly moderated the association between PIU and depression (β= 0.002, 95% CI: 0.001 to 0.002), between PIU and anxiety (β= 0.001, 95% CI: 0.000 to 0.002), between loneliness and depression (β= 0.010, 95% CI: 0.007 to 0.013), and between loneliness and anxiety (β= 0.007, 95% CI: 0.004 to 0.010). Higher levels of social media identity were significantly associated with lower levels of loneliness (β=-0.018, 95% CI: -0.020 to -0.016). CONCLUSIONS Addressing loneliness may serve as a valuable approach to mitigate the impact of PIU on mental health outcomes. However, the role of social media identity poses a significant challenge in addressing health issues linked to PIU. CLINICALTRIAL All procedures followed were in accordance with the ethical standards of the responsible committee on human experimentation (Shaanxi Institute of International Trade and Commerce, JKWH-2022-02) and with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, as revised in 2000 (5). Informed consent was obtained from all patients for being included in the study.

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Problematic Internet Use and Resilience: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 8 publications

References 66 publications

Screen Media Use Affects Subcortical Structures, Resting-State Functional Connectivity, and Mental Health Problems in Early Adolescence

Screen Media Use Affects Subcortical Structures, Resting-State Functional Connectivity, and Mental Health Problems in Early Adolescence

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

Problematic internet use and mental health: Moderated mediating effect of social media identity and loneliness (Preprint)

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