Problematic online behaviors and psychopathology in Australia

Starčević, Vladan; Eslick, Guy D.; Viswasam, Kirupamani; Billieux, Joël; Gainsbury, Sally; King, Daniel L.; Berle, David

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2023.115405

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“…Finally, building upon previous research that has established notable links between sociodemographic factors (e.g., gender, age, and marital status) and the occurrence of problematic online behaviors [48][49][50], with particular emphasis on the increased susceptibility of younger, unmarried males to exhibit signs of problematic gaming [35,51], our study additionally seeks to elucidate the association between insecure attachment styles, alexithymic features, and problematic gaming, while accounting for time spent gaming and these sociodemographic variables in the analysis.…”

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confidence: 94%

Press Play to Feel: The Role of Attachment Styles and Alexithymic Features in Problematic Gaming

Scalone,

Santoro,

Cavallo

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Problematic gaming has been consistently associated with insecure attachment styles and alexithymia. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the impact of specific alexithymic features and insecure attachment styles on problematic gaming. The study included a sample of 358 online game players (242 males, 67.6%) between the ages of 18 and 59 (M = 28.46; SD = 8.76) who were recruited from online gaming communities. The participants completed a sociodemographic schedule and measures on attachment styles, alexithymia, and problematic gaming. The results provide evidence for a positive prediction of problematic gaming by dismissing attachment style and the alexithymic factors concerning the difficulty identifying feelings and externally oriented thinking, even when controlling for potentially confounding factors, such as age, sex, education, marital status, and self-reported time devoted to online games. Additionally, the analysis revealed a significant interaction effect between externally oriented thinking and dismissing attachment style in the prediction of problematic gaming. The interaction implies that the alexithymia factors pertaining to externally oriented thinking hold significant relevance in predicting problematic gaming behaviors, especially in cases where dismissive attachment levels are moderately to highly present. These findings emphasize the significance of considering specific insecure attachment styles and alexithymic features when studying problematic gaming behaviors.

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confidence: 94%

Press Play to Feel: The Role of Attachment Styles and Alexithymic Features in Problematic Gaming

Scalone,

Santoro,

Cavallo

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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“…This paper focusses specifically on the application of AI and XAI methods in addressing behavioural addictions, with a focus on problematic Internet use. The term "Internet addiction" and "problematic Internet use" (PIU) are used to describe patterns of Internet use marked by excessiveness, loss of control, neglect of other essential activities, and continued engagement despite adverse consequences, including distress and functional impairment [22].…”

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Applying eXplainable AI Techniques to Interpret Machine Learning Predictive Models for the Analysis of Problematic Internet Use among Adolescents

Stanimirovic,

Nikolic,

Jovic

et al. 2024

ELEKTRON ELEKTROTECH

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This research focusses on the potential application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the analysis of behavioural addictions, specifically addressing problematic Internet use among adolescents. Using tabular data from a representative sample from Serbian high schools, the authors investigated the feasibility of employing eXplainable AI (XAI) techniques, placing special emphasis on feature selection and feature importance methods. The results indicate a successful application to tabular data, with global interpretations that effectively describe predictive models. These findings align with previous research, which confirms both relevance and accuracy. Interpretations of individual predictions reveal the impact of features, especially in cases of misclassified instances, underscoring the significance of XAI techniques in error analysis and resolution. Although AI’s influence on the medical domain is substantial, the current state of XAI techniques, although useful, is not yet advanced enough for the reliable interpretation of predictions. Nevertheless, XAI techniques play a crucial role in problem identification and the validation of AI models.

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“…Interestingly, Starcevic et al (2023) found that the most common problematic online behaviour was problematic online shopping, followed by problematic online gambling, problematic use of social networking sites, problematic cybersex, problematic online gaming, and cyberchondria. It is important to note that these behaviours can have grave consequences and negatively impact the lives of learners with intellectual disabilities (Starcevic et al, 2023). Therefore, educators must be aware of these behaviours to ensure the safety and well-being of all learners.…”

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The Relationship between Digital Communication, Digital Literacy, and Digital Safety on Online Behaviour

Mardiah Hamzah,

Mat Salleh,

Malinjasari Ali

et al. 2023

IJARBSS

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Information Communication and Technology (ICT) has become crucial to human life. Nowadays, people rely on technology to carry out their daily activities and is used extensively across the globe. Individuals can communicate, work, learn and entertain themselves more effectively. However, there were also some threats that need to be considered by individuals while surfing the internet and need to be safety. This paper aims to identify the relationship between digital intelligence competencies focusing on Digital Communication, Digital Literacy, and Digital Safety on Online Behaviour among university students. The respondents of this research were students from a public university in Terengganu, ranging from prediploma to postgraduate programs, who involved themselves in online activities. The questionnaires were adopted from previous research, and a link to Google Forms was given to students using WhatsApp application. The questionnaires are related to the digital intelligence quotient and online behaviour. There were 184 questionnaires used for the analysis. Data were analysed using SmartPLS version 3.99. Based on the findings, a significant relationship exists between digital communication, digital literacy, and digital safety in online behaviour.

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Problematic online behaviors and psychopathology in Australia

Cited by 7 publications

References 49 publications

Press Play to Feel: The Role of Attachment Styles and Alexithymic Features in Problematic Gaming

Press Play to Feel: The Role of Attachment Styles and Alexithymic Features in Problematic Gaming

Applying eXplainable AI Techniques to Interpret Machine Learning Predictive Models for the Analysis of Problematic Internet Use among Adolescents

The Relationship between Digital Communication, Digital Literacy, and Digital Safety on Online Behaviour

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