The Influence of Childhood Trauma and Family Functioning on Internet Addiction in Adolescents: A Chain-Mediated Model Analysis

Hu, Manji; Xu, Lin; Zhu, Wenwu; Zhang, Tingting; Wang, Qiang; Ai, Zisheng; Zhao, Xuhao

doi:10.3390/ijerph192013639

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“…Poor family intimacy or emotional expression can trigger depression in adolescents ( 40 ), and families that lack activities and effective communication are prone to developing more psychological problems ( 41 ). This result is also similar to those reported in a prior article from our group ( 42 ) that reported that poor family functioning was associated with poor FA and that adolescents from dysfunctional families were more likely to be prone to anxiety and depression. Li et al ( 17 ) found that the scores in all four dimensions of the SSFD were significantly improved following combined systemic family therapy in anxious and depressed adolescents with epilepsy.…”

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A study on the correlation between family dynamic factors and depression in adolescents

Shi

Tao²,

Yan

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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ObjectivesTo evaluate the relationship between systemic family dynamics and adolescent depression.MethodsAn offline survey was distributed to 4,109 students in grades 6–12, with the final analysis including 3,014 students (1,524 boys and 1,490 girls) aged 10–18 years. The questionnaire included the Self-Rating Scale of Systemic Family Dynamics (SSFD), the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and demographic characteristics.ResultsFamily dynamics were negatively correlated with depressive symptoms, with better family dynamics (high scores) associated with lower levels of depression based on the SDS score. After adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, an ordinal multiclass logistic regression analysis identified family atmosphere (OR = 0.952, 95% CI: 0.948–0.956, p < 0.001) as the most important protective family dynamic against depression, followed by individuality (OR = 0.964, 95% CI: 0.960–0.968, p < 0.001). Latent class analysis (LCA) created the low family dynamic and high family dynamic groups. There were significant differences in the mean SDS scores between the two groups (45.52 ± 10.57 vs. 53.78 ± 11.88; p < 0.001) that persisted after propensity matching. Family atmosphere and individuation had a favorable diagnostic value for depression, with AUCs of 0.778 (95% CI: 0.760–0.796) and 0.710 (95% CI: 0.690–0.730), respectively. The diagnostic models for depression performed well.ConclusionPoor family dynamics may be responsible for adolescent depression. A variety of early intervention strategies focused on the family may potentially avoid adolescent depression.

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confidence: 91%

A study on the correlation between family dynamic factors and depression in adolescents

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Tao²,

Yan

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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“…More specifically, individuals who suffered psychological abuse were more likely to be addicted Internet compared to those suffered physical abuse. This difference in the strength of the association was indicated in two previous empirical studies (Hu et al, 2022;Schimmenti et al, 2017). Different forms of child abuse influence individuals differently due to the different effects on specific brain regions and circuits, psychological abuse is associated with persistent errors and difficulties (Montoya-Arenas et al, 2022).…”

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“…More and more researches indicated that child abuse is a significant cause of Internet addiction (Hu et al, 2022; Lo et al, 2021). According to the life history theory, childhood experiences can affect individuals’ life strategies (Szepsenwol et al, 2019).…”

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The Association Between Child Abuse and Internet Addiction: A Three-Level Meta-Analysis

Zhang,

Ran

et al. 2023

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Child abuse is an important factor for Internet addiction. Despite numerous researches had observed there was a positive correlation between child abuse and Internet addiction, the strength of this association differed considerably in the previous studies. This study aims to obtain reliable estimates for effect sizes and investigate the potential moderator of the association between child abuse and Internet addiction. Thirty-one studies reported the association between child abuse and Internet addiction (273 effect sizes and 55,585 participants) through a systematic literature search. Based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis approach, a three-level model was employed to conduct a three-level meta-analysis. The current meta-analysis found that child abuse was significantly positively correlated with Internet addiction. Besides, the study found that the type of child abuse and publication year had significant moderating effects on the association between child abuse and Internet addiction. This study suggested child abuse was a risk factor for Internet addiction. Moreover, child abuse is an essential factor should be considered when strengthening interventions for individuals’ Internet addiction.

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“…The presence of intimate violence in the family also impacts adolescent Internet addiction. Due to a lack of emotional support from parents, adolescents are more likely to seek entertainment and friendship through the Internet, leading to excessive online addiction [25]. Problematic internet use refers to poor self-control and excessive internet use by young people [26].…”

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The effect of family communication on anxiety and depression among adolescents: the mediating role of intimate relationship violence and problematic internet use

Huang

Zhang

et al. 2023

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[Objective]: The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between family communication, intimate relationship violence, problematic internet use, anxiety, and depression and validate their potential mediating role. [Methods]: The study population consisted of Chinese adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and a cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022. Structural equation models were constructed using AMOS 25.0 software to examine the factors that influence adolescent anxiety and depression and the mediating effects of problematic internet use and intimate relationship violence. [Results]: The results indicate that family communication was significantly and negatively related to intimate relationship violence (β = -0.309, p < 0.001), problematic internet use (β = -0.039, p < 0.05), depression (β= -0.081, p < 0.001), and anxiety (β = -0.092, p < 0.001). And the finds also indicate that imitate relationship violence mediated the relationships between family communication and depression (β = -0.108, CI: -0.133 -0.087), and between family communication and anxiety (β= -0.098; CI: -0.124 -0.079). Chain indirect effects between family communication and depression (β = -0.051; CI: -0.065 -0.041) or anxiety (β = -0.046; CI: -0.057 -0.037) via imitate relationship violence and then through problematic internet use were also found in the present study. [Conclusions]: In conclusion, positive family communication is crucial in reducing anxiety and depression in adolescents. Moreover, problematic internet use and intimate relationship violence mediate the effects of positive family communication on anxiety and depression. Therefore, improving family communication and promoting interventions aimed at reducing intimate relationship violence and problematic internet use can help reduce anxiety and depression in adolescents, thus promoting their healthy development.

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The Influence of Childhood Trauma and Family Functioning on Internet Addiction in Adolescents: A Chain-Mediated Model Analysis

Cited by 8 publications

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A study on the correlation between family dynamic factors and depression in adolescents

A study on the correlation between family dynamic factors and depression in adolescents

The Association Between Child Abuse and Internet Addiction: A Three-Level Meta-Analysis

The effect of family communication on anxiety and depression among adolescents: the mediating role of intimate relationship violence and problematic internet use

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