Relationship Between Daily Stress, Depression Symptoms, and Facebook Addiction Disorder in Germany and in the United States

Brailovskaia, Julia; Velten, Julia; Margaf, Jürgen

doi:10.1089/cyber.2019.0165

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“…In a survey study by Frison and Eggermont (2015) , daily stress was also positively associated with social support seeking on Facebook. Similarly, Brailovskaia, Rohmann, Bierhoff, Schillack, and Margraf (2019) and Brailovskaia, Velten, and Margaf (2019) found positive relationships between the intensity of Facebook use, a measure of “Facebook Addiction disorder” and daily stress in cross-sectional survey studies. In a two-wave longitudinal study, daily stress measured in the first wave predicted the measure of “Facebook Addiction Disorder” in the second wave ( Brailskovskaia, Teismann, and Margraf, 2018 ) and These survey studies did not provide a differentiation between within- and between-person effects but confirm positive associations between different measures of Facebook use and stress cross-sectionally as well as over time.…”

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Do smartphones and social network sites become more important when experiencing stress? Results from longitudinal data

Wolfers

Festl

Utz

2020

Computers in Human Behavior

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Previous research on stress and media use mainly concentrated on between-person effects. We add to this research field by additionally assessing within-person associations, assuming that experiencing more stress than usual goes along with more nomophobia (“no-mobile-phone phobia”) and more passive and active Facebook use than usual, cross-sectionally and over time, and by exploring potential age differences. We conducted a secondary analysis of three waves of a representative multi-wave survey of adult Dutch internet users ( N = 861). Specifically, we used two subsamples: (1) smartphones users for the analyses on nomophobia (n = 600) and (2) Facebook users for the analyses on social media (n = 469). Employing random-intercept cross-lagged panel models, we found within-person correlations between nomophobia and stress at one time-point, but not over time. For the younger age group (18–39 years), more passive Facebook use than usual was associated with more stress than usual six months later, and more stress than usual was followed by less passive Facebook use six month later. There were no longitudinal relationships for active Facebook use across the different age groups. Methodological and theoretical implications are discussed.

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Do smartphones and social network sites become more important when experiencing stress? Results from longitudinal data

Wolfers

Festl

Utz

2020

Computers in Human Behavior

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“…Finally, the present study focused on analyzing the relationship between selfcontrol dimensions and problematic behavior. Taking into account the relationship between self-control and wellbeing ( De Ridder et al, 2012 ), and problematic behavior and health problems ( Brailovskaia et al, 2019a ; Burleigh et al, 2019 ), further studies should consider the relationship between health, self-control, and problematic behavior.…”

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“…However, they also reported different predictors for both problematic behaviors. It should be also noted that PFU and PVG may be associated with similar negative outcomes such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and suicide-related outcomes ( Brailovskaia et al, 2019a , 2019b ; Brailovskaia et al, 2020 ; Kuss & Griffiths, 2012 ; Twenge et al, 2018 ; Van Rooij et al, 2014 ).…”

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The Relationship Between Problematic Video Gaming, Problematic Facebook Use, and Self-Control Dimensions Among Female and Male Gamers

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Misiuro

Griffiths

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The development of new technology has contributed to changes in everyday functioning. However, one possible negative aspect of new technologies is their problematic, uncontrolled use. Dysfunctional self-control is a critical aspect of problematic behavior. Consequently, the present research investigated the relationship between problematic video gaming (PVG), problematic Facebook use (PFU), and self-control dimensions among female and male gamers. The study comprised 830 videogame players (350 female gamers) aged from 15 to 31 years. PFU was assessed using the Facebook Intrusion Scale, and PVG was assessed using the Problem Video Game Playing Questionnaire. Self-control dimensions were assessed using the 50-item Nowy Arkusz Samowiedzy (Self-Knowledge New Sheet; NAS-50). Findings showed that lower goal maintenance was associated with higher PFU, whereas lower initiative and persistence was associated with higher PVG among both groups. Additionally, there was a negative association between inhibition and adjournment and problematic behaviors among male gamers. In contrast, PFU was associated inhibition and adjournment among female gamers. The findings demonstrate the difference between both genders in the relationship between PVG and self-control. These findings enable a better understanding of the relationship between problematic behaviors and self-control among gamers and the differences between female and male gamers.

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“…The two main reasons for problematic Facebook use were related to the motives of reducing negative moods and meeting one’s needs to cope or pass time [ 9 ]. Brailovskaia et al [ 10 ] investigated the link between daily stress and depression in samples of problematic Facebook users from Germany (N=531) and the United States (N=909). Individuals with depressive symptoms reported higher daily stress and higher Facebook use.…”

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“…Individuals with depressive symptoms reported higher daily stress and higher Facebook use. Although they acknowledged the short-term benefits of using Facebook to cope with depression, the authors warned that this positive effect could lead to long-term maladaptation due to addiction [ 10 ].…”

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What Media Helps, What Media Hurts: A Mixed Methods Survey Study of Coping with COVID-19 Using the Media Repertoire Framework and the Appraisal Theory of Stress

Pahayahay¹,

Khalili-Mahani²

2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background Social and physical distancing in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has made screen-mediated information and communication technologies (media) indispensable. Whether an increase in screen use is a source of or a relief for stress remains to be seen. Objective In the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdowns, we investigated the relation between subjective stress and changes in the pattern of media use. Based on Lazarus’s transactional model of appraisal and coping, and building on an earlier similar survey, we hypothesize that individual differences in the appraisal of media predict variations in approach or avoidance of media for coping with COVID-19 stress. Methods Between March 20 and April 20, 2020, a brief snowball survey entitled: “What media helps, what media hurts: coping with COVID19 through screens” was distributed via Concordia University’s mailing lists and social media (PERFORM Centre, EngAGE Centre, and Media Health Lab). Using a media repertoire method, we asked questions about preferences, changes in use, and personal appraisal of media experiences (approach, avoid, and ignore) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and investigated interindividual differences in media use by factors such as subjective stress, age, gender, and self-reported mental health. Results More than 90% of the survey respondents were in Canada and the east coast of the United States. From 685 completed responses, 169 respondents were “very stressed” and 452 were “slightly worried” about the pandemic. COVID-19 stress led to increased use of Facebook (χ23=11.76, P=.008), television (χ23=12.40, P=.006), YouTube (χ23=8.577, P=.04), and streaming services such as Netflix (χ23=10.71, P=.01). Respondents who considered their mental health “not good” were twice as likely to prefer streaming services as a coping tool for self-isolation. Women and nonbinary respondents were twice as likely than men to pick social media for coping. Individuals younger than 35 years were 3 times more likely to pick computer games, and individuals older than 55 years were more likely to pick network television or print media. Gender affected the appraisal of media (less in men than others) in terms of avoid (F1,637=5.84, P=.02) and approach scores (F1,637=14.31, P<.001). Subjective mental health affected the ignore score (less in those who said “good” than others; F1,637=13.88, P<.001). The appraisal score and use increase explained variations in worrying about physical and mental health stress due to increased screen time. A qualitative analysis of open-ended questions revealed that media (especially social networks) were important for coping if they provided support and connection through the dissemination of factual and positive information while avoiding the overflow of sensational and false news. Conclusions The relationship between appraisal of media’s positive and negative facets vary with demographic differences in mental health resiliency. The media repertoire approach is an important tool in studies that focus on assessing the benefits and harms of screen overuse in different populations, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Relationship Between Daily Stress, Depression Symptoms, and Facebook Addiction Disorder in Germany and in the United States

Cited by 47 publications

References 22 publications

Do smartphones and social network sites become more important when experiencing stress? Results from longitudinal data

Do smartphones and social network sites become more important when experiencing stress? Results from longitudinal data

The Relationship Between Problematic Video Gaming, Problematic Facebook Use, and Self-Control Dimensions Among Female and Male Gamers

What Media Helps, What Media Hurts: A Mixed Methods Survey Study of Coping with COVID-19 Using the Media Repertoire Framework and the Appraisal Theory of Stress

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