Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yongtao Gan, Tian Zhang, Jiahao Zhang, Xia Wu, Mengjun Shao
Summary: This study used hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) to investigate the differences in mobile game addiction tendencies among universities and found that loneliness, positive emotions, negative emotions, and double first-class universities significantly predicted mobile game addiction tendencies. It also discovered a significant cross-level interaction between double first-class universities and other factors.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Francesca Dossi, Alessandra Buja, Laura Montecchio
Summary: This systematic review examines the association between religiosity or spirituality and emerging internet addictions. The majority of the studies reviewed support a possible role for religiosity as a protective factor and suggest a potential link between religiosity and lower rates of internet gaming addiction among adolescents.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Maurice M. Ohayon, Laura Roberts
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence and associations of DSM-5 Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) with various factors among young adults living in student houses on an American university campus. It found that IGD was associated with higher rates of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, major depressive disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Additionally, IGD was linked to sleep problems, psychiatric disorders, and poor health status, which could impact academic performance.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Denise Ziya Berte, Fayez Azez Mahamid, Saida Affouneh
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between internet addiction levels and perceived self-efficacy among university students in Palestine. Results showed a negative correlation between excessive internet use/addictive patterns and perceived self-efficacy. There were no significant differences in internet addiction and perceived self-efficacy based on area of study, gender, age, or academic level.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Walaa M. Shehata, Doaa E. Abdeldaim
Summary: This study examined the level of internet addiction among medical and non-medical students at Tanta University in Egypt, revealing that medical students were more addicted to the internet compared to non-medical students, with female students exhibiting higher levels of addiction than male students in both colleges. Efforts should be made to implement intervention strategies to reduce internet addiction among university students and mitigate its negative impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kristina Adorjan, Simon Langgartner, Maximilian Maywald, Susanne Karch, Oliver Pogarell
Summary: This study examined internet use among university students and found that a quarter of students exhibited addictive internet use, particularly in the areas of social networking, random browsing, information searching, gaming, and pornography. Students with AIU had poorer academic progress and well-being compared to those without AIU.
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yosef Zenebe, Kunuya Kunno, Meseret Mekonnen, Ajebush Bewuket, Mengesha Birkie, Mogesie Necho, Muhammed Seid, Million Tsegaw, Baye Akele
Summary: A study conducted among university students in Ethiopia revealed a high prevalence of internet addiction, with associated factors including spending more time online, experiencing mental distress, playing online games, current khat chewing, and current alcohol use. Awareness campaigns and collaborative efforts among stakeholders are recommended to address this public health issue.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nadia Pais Azevedo, Paulo Santos, Luisa Sa
Summary: This study reveals a high level of possible gambling disorder among university students in Porto and emphasizes the importance of this problem in the academic community. Factors such as age, gender, gambling amount, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, maternal gambling disorder, and educational field contribute to the development of gambling disorder.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Edgeit Abebe Zewde, Tadesse Tolossa, Sofonyas Abebaw Tiruneh, Melkalem Mamuye Azanaw, Getachew Yideg Yitbarek, Fitalew Tadele Admasu, Gashaw Walle Ayehu, Tadeg Jemere Amare, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Zelalem Tilahun Muche, Tigabnesh Assfaw Fentie, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Metages Damite Melaku
Summary: This review examines the prevalence of internet addiction and associated factors among high school and university students in Africa. The findings indicate that approximately one-third of students in Africa are addicted to the internet, with male students, urban residents, and those who use the internet for more than 4 hours per day being at a higher risk. The study highlights the importance of addressing internet use and addiction in Africa.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Julie Caillon, Marie Grall-Bronnec, Anais Saillard, Juliette Leboucher, Morgane Pere, Gaelle Challet-Bouju
Summary: The study found that self-appraisal and informative pop-up messages had some impact on gambling behavior and cognition in Internet gamblers at the 15-day follow-up. However, the limited impact of warning messages on gambling behavior and the inconvenience of pop-ups for Internet gamblers suggest that warning messages are only one part of a larger responsible gambling strategy.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Dmitri Rozgonjuk, Bruno Schivinski, Halley M. Pontes, Christian Montag
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between problematic online gaming, gambling, shopping, pornography use, and social networking in an international gamer population. The results showed small-to-medium positive correlations between problematic online gaming and other problematic behaviors. However, exploratory graph analysis revealed that all Internet-based problematic behaviors were separate entities. Games were the most prevalent problematic behavior, followed by social networking, gambling, and pornography.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alejandro Romero-Tebar, Marta Rodriguez-Hernandez, Antonio Segura-Fragoso, Pablo A. Cantero-Garlito
Summary: The study discovered that occupational therapy students from the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Castilla-La Mancha have a moderate level of occupational balance, and this is negatively associated with problematic Internet use and phubbing behavior.
Article
Psychiatry
Christoph Augner, Thomas Vlasak, Wolfgang Aichhorn, Alfred Barth
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of psychological online interventions for problem gambling and gambling disorder (PGGD). The findings suggest that online interventions have a significant impact on PGGD, highlighting the potential of online applications.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Miriam Romero-Lopez, Carmen Pichardo, Isabel De Hoces, Trinidad Garcia-Berben
Summary: Internet use has been steadily increasing, leading to addictive use that affects some people. This study analyzes the influence of social skills and age on problematic internet use in university students. Findings suggest that social skills and age are correlated with problematic internet use behaviors.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Peter Andre Busch, Stephen McCarthy
Summary: This article presents a systematic review of existing research on problematic smartphone use (PSU), analyzing 293 studies to develop an overview model in the field of PSU. The findings cover demographic factors, explanations for smartphone use, consequences of PSU, and strategies for correcting PSU. Future research directions are proposed, focusing on seven key research questions for investigation.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Silvia Portero de la Cruz, Jesus Cebrino, Javier Herruzo, Manuel Vaquero-Abellan
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carlos Herruzo, Antonio F. Raya Trenas, Rosario Ruiz-Olivares, Valentina Lucena, Javier Herruzo Cabrera, Maria J. Pino
Summary: The study found that university students with disabilities have less problematic Internet use compared to nondisabled students, but those disabled students with PIU showed worse scores in terms of psychological discomfort. PIU is related to bigger problems in disabled individuals, posing a higher risk for them than for people without disabilities.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Pedro P. Chamorro, Javier Herruzo, Maria J. Pino
Summary: This study found that for infertile couples, marital satisfaction is influenced by depression, anxiety, and quality of life, and there is a mutual influence relationship between partners.
JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Silvia Font-Mayolas, Mark J. M. Sullman, Jiawei D. Hughes, Maria-Eugenia Gras, Valentina Lucena Jurado, Fran Calvo
Summary: This study examined the cognitions that predicted the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and waterpipes in Chinese university students. The results showed that men were more likely to agree with the advantages of alternative nicotine and tobacco products, while the cognition related to waterpipe use was "the product helps people relieve stress." The findings highlight the importance of developing prevention programs to help young Chinese people resist social pressure and to provide them with scientific information about the potential negative health effects of alternative tobacco products.
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rosario Ruiz-Olivares, Marien Mesa
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of using Review Questions (RQs) and RQs + Response Cards (RCs) in a Spanish university context. It also investigated the impact of these procedures on students' Active Student Responses (ASRs), the accuracy of their exam answers, and the occurrence of unscheduled ASRs under experimental conditions. The study involved 67 Spanish university students and used an A-B design. The results showed that both RQ and RQ + RC increased the frequency of ASRs, while RQ + RC improved the accuracy of students' online exam answers. There was also a trend of increasing unscheduled ASRs in both conditions. The study suggests that further research is needed to develop strategies for formative assessment and enhance ASR to improve students' final exam performance.
PSYCHOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING-PLAT
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Antonio Jose Sanchez-Guarnido, Maria Isabel Ruiz-Granados, Javier Herruzo-Cabrera, Carlos Herruzo-Pino
Summary: In recent years, a new recovery model has emerged that focuses on personal recovery, where individuals are empowered to improve their health and wellbeing and reach their full potential. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of mental health day hospitals (MHDHs) in improving personal recovery processes among individuals with mental disorders (MDs). The results showed that patients at MHDHs had significantly better recovery outcomes compared to those receiving follow-up in other therapeutic units.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Antonio Jose Sanchez-Guarnido, Paloma Huertas, Rosario Garcia-Solier, Miguel Solano, Beatriz Diez, Marta Leon, Javier Herruzo-Cabrera
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated variables have increased the risk of relapse in patients with Severe Mental Disorders (SMDs). Factors such as loss of employment, economic hardship, and loss of interventions have led to worsened clinical conditions in these patients.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Antonio Jose Sanchez-Guarnido, Maria Gonzalez-Vilchez, Rosario de Haro, Magdalena Fernandez-Guillen, Mireia Graell-Gabriel, Valentina Lucena-Jurado
Summary: The measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain had interrupted nursing interventions for many patients with severe mental illness, but telemental health interventions helped reduce relapses.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maria J. Pino, Javier Herruzo, Antonio Raya, Rosario Ruiz-Olivares, Carlos Herruzo
Summary: This study examined the factorial structure of the IAT in a Spanish sample of non-compulsory education students and developed a shorter version called IAT-12, which demonstrated high reliability and validity in predicting Internet addiction in young Spaniards. The IAT-12 was able to differentiate individuals with Internet addiction problems from those without with a high level of sensitivity and specificity, and showed validity in relation to external criteria for measuring Internet addiction and clinical symptomatology.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
