The Relationship Between Social Participation and Internet Addiction in Older Persons

Rosell, Javiera; Vergés, Álvaro

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-50232-4_21

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“…Although social media communication was associated with less loneliness among older adults (Zhang et al, 2021), the use of the Internet for interpersonal communication showed a positive association with the stress of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic (Nimrod, 2020), and, according to our results, is also associated with loss of control related to the Internet use. A pre-pandemic study of IA in older people presented similar results, where social influence played an important role in IA (Rosell & Vergés, 2020), so the conclusions of this study are likely to be replicated in a non-pandemic period.…”

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“…The study of Meshi et al (2020), one of the few focussing on older adults, found that higher social media use is associated with more loneliness (i.e., perceived social isolation). As far as predictors of IA are concerned, previous evidence showed a relationship between participation and IA is mediated by social influence for Internet use (Rosell & Vergés, 2020). In view of the potential negative impacts of Internet use, it is essential to understand why people stay connected despite the possible harm.…”

Section: Internet Addiction In the Older Populationmentioning

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Internet Addiction of Older Women and Its Relationship With Social Influence and Social Networks Use as a Mediator

2022

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The aim is to analyse the relationship between social influence for Internet use and Internet addiction (IA) in older women, considering the use of Internet-based social networks as a mediator. The participants were 480 older women Internet users. Social influence, frequency of use of social networks and IA (including loss of control and emotional dysregulation) were evaluated. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was conducted to analyse the proposed model. The use of social networks was a significant mediator in the relationship between social influence for Internet use and the dimension of loss of control of IA. On the contrary, social network use was not a significant mediator. Older women with more social influence reported more frequency of social networking and, in turn, more loss of control in Internet use. Public policy and clinicians should address addictive behaviours about Internet use in older women, preventing the negative consequences.

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Internet Addiction of Older Women and Its Relationship With Social Influence and Social Networks Use as a Mediator

2022

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“…In addition, some studies have also focused on the mediating mechanisms of the effect of the level of social participation on Internet addiction among older adults. It has been noted that social participation is indirectly related to two dimensions of Internet addiction, via the social influence that promotes the use of technology, which has implications in development of interventions that encourage Internet use in older persons ( Rosell and Vergés, 2020 ). But no studies have focused on the mediating mechanisms between interactions with children and Internet addiction in older adults.…”

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“…No attention was paid to the relationships and mechanisms between interaction with children, loneliness, and Internet addiction of the old. Besides, previous studies on the antecedents of Internet addiction in older adults have focused more on which factors are associated with Internet addiction in older adults but neglected the role boundaries and applicable conditions of their relationship ( Meshi et al, 2020 ; Rosell and Vergés, 2020 ; Özbek and Karaş, 2022 ). Therefore, we aimed to investigate what factors moderate the role of factors influencing Internet addiction in older adults.…”

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The impact of interaction with children on internet addiction in older adults: A moderated mediation model

2022

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Internet addiction among older adults is a new problem in many countries. However, previous studies on excessive Internet use have focused more on young people, and only few studies have focused on Internet addiction in older adults. There is a need to continue to expand research on Internet addiction in older adults. This paper aimed to fill the gap in exiting literature. We adopted a self-reported questionnaire to assess the elderly’s interaction with children, loneliness, life satisfaction and Internet addiction among old adults. A total of 241 old people were obtained from data collection in China via online survey with the help of a professional research company. We used OLS regression analysis and bootstrap method to test the hypothesis. The results of the empirical analysis indicated that (1) interaction with children was significantly negatively associated with the Internet addiction of old people; (2) loneliness mediated the relationship between interaction with children and old adults’ Internet addiction; and (3) life satisfaction moderated the effect of interaction with children, and the indirect effect between interaction with children and old adults’ addiction via loneliness was stronger for those with low life satisfaction. Finally, we discussed the theoretical significance, practical implications, limitation of this research. Interventions to improve family function systems especially for older people with low life satisfaction can help prevent the development of Internet addiction.

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“…Problematic users have experienced disconnection from others and their life has changed in a way explained by internal and external factors (e.g., non-adaptation, leaving home to start a university degree, or leaving work life for retirement, experiencing a painful period due to a trauma—e.g., severe illness of a loved one, loss of a loved one, which seems to produce an enclosure on oneself). Although adolescence and early adulthood are usually targeted as the main developmental stages in which problematic internet use occurs, an older developmental stage has also been identified [ 34 ], which is usually associated with loneliness [ 35 ], similarly to the experiences of adolescents and early adults. Therefore, CBTs should be open and tailored to clients of any age, as the problem can be linked to life events which make people susceptible to experiencing isolation.…”

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Perceptions Underlying Addictive Technology Use Patterns: Insights for Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is considered the ‘gold standard’ in the treatment of addictive disorders related to excessive technology use. However, the cognitive components of problematic internet use are not yet well-known. The aim of the present study was to explore the cognitive components, that according to problematic users, can lead to potential internet addiction. A total of 854 European adults completed an online survey using a mixed-methods design. Internet problems and attachment styles were assessed, prevalence rates estimated, correlations, chi-squared automatic interaction detection, and content analysis were performed. Self-reported addictions to social networking, internet, and gaming had a prevalence between 1.2% (gaming) to 2.7% (social networking). Self-perception of the addiction problem and preoccupied attachment style were discriminative factors for internet addiction. In an analysis of qualitative responses from self-identified compulsive internet users, a sense of not belonging and feeling of disconnection during life events were perceived as causes for internet addiction. The development depended on a cycle of mixed feelings associated with negative thoughts, compensated by a positive online identity. The severity of this behaviour pattern produced significant impairment in various areas of the participants’ functioning, suggesting a possible addiction problem. It is suggested that health professionals administering CBT should target unhealthy preoccupations and monitor mixed feelings and thoughts related to internet use to support coping with cognitive distortions.

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The Relationship Between Social Participation and Internet Addiction in Older Persons

Cited by 4 publications

References 29 publications

Internet Addiction of Older Women and Its Relationship With Social Influence and Social Networks Use as a Mediator

Internet Addiction of Older Women and Its Relationship With Social Influence and Social Networks Use as a Mediator

The impact of interaction with children on internet addiction in older adults: A moderated mediation model

Perceptions Underlying Addictive Technology Use Patterns: Insights for Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

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