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Scott RA, Zimmer-Gembeck MJ, Gardner AA, Hawes T, Modecki KL, Duffy AL, Farrell LJ, Waters AM. Daily use of digital technologies to feel better: Adolescents' digital emotion regulation, emotions, loneliness, and recovery, considering prior emotional problems. J Adolesc 2024; 96:539-550. [PMID: 37811912 DOI: 10.1002/jad.12259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Adolescents report using digital technologies for emotion regulation (digital ER), with the aim of feeling better (i.e., improving emotions and reducing loneliness). In this 7-day diary study, we investigated associations of digital ER, emotions, and loneliness, and tested whether prior emotional problems moderated these associations. METHOD Participants were 312 Australian adolescents (Mage = 13.91, SD = 1.52; 44% boys). Daily surveys measured digital ER; end-of-day happiness, sadness, worry, anger, and loneliness; and peak sadness, worry, and anger. End-of day emotions were subtracted from peak emotions to calculate emotion recovery for sadness, worry, and anger. Participants were randomly selected from two symptom strata (high/low) defined by depression and social anxiety measures collected before the diary. Data were analyzed using multilevel path modeling. Cross-level interactions tested whether symptom strata moderated associations. RESULTS Digital ER was associated with more recovery from peak to end-of-day sadness and worry, but also with increased sadness, worry, anger, and loneliness by the next end-of-day. Higher end-of-day loneliness was associated with increased next-day digital ER. Prior emotional symptoms were not a significant moderator of daily digital ER and emotion associations. CONCLUSION Adolescents who report more digital ER in a day show more recovery from the peak of negative emotion that day, but this recovery dissipates, with digital ER also associated with increased negative emotion and loneliness by the next day for all adolescents, regardless of prior symptom status. Lonelier adolescents use more digital ER by the next day, suggesting they need support to make social connections-online or offline.
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- Riley A Scott
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith Centre for Mental Health, and Menzies Health Institute of Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith Centre for Mental Health, and Menzies Health Institute of Queensland, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology and Griffith Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology and Griffith Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- School of Applied Psychology and Griffith Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, Australia
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Zaremohzzabieh Z, Abdullah H, Ahrari S, Abdullah R, Md Nor SM. Exploration of vulnerability factors of digital hoarding behavior among university students and the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism. Digit Health 2024; 10:20552076241226962. [PMID: 38298527 PMCID: PMC10829496 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241226962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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In light of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, there is an increasing need to explore digital hoarding behavior. This need is driven by concerns regarding its intricate psychological foundations and its impact on individuals within our technology-centric society. This research investigates the influence of various factors, including the fear of missing out, emotional attachment, information overload, and decision fatigue, on digital hoarding behaviors among university students in Iran. Additionally, the study examines the moderating role of maladaptive perfectionism in these relationships. The study involved 275 university students (mean age = 21.62 years; standard deviation = 2.28 years; 65.6% female) selected from four universities in Iran. The data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that the fear of missing out, emotional attachment, information overload, and decision fatigue significantly predict university students' digital hoarding behavior. Moreover, the findings highlighted the moderating effect of maladaptive perfectionism on the association between emotional attachment and digital hoarding behavior. This suggests that individuals with higher levels of maladaptive perfectionism exhibit amplified digital hoarding tendencies when emotionally attached to their digital data. This study provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and digital hoarding tendencies. These findings have practical implications for educational institutions and mental health professionals, as they can help in developing targeted strategies and interventions to manage digital hoarding behavior in university freshmen and promote healthier digital habits.
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- Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh
- Institute for Social Science Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute for Social Science Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Villarroya A, Boté-Vericad JJ. The gender and LGBTQ perspectives in library and information science: A case study at the University of Barcelona. LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lisr.2023.101238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Brief Assessment of Adaptive and Maladaptive Coping Strategies During Pandemic. TRENDS IN PSYCHOLOGY 2023. [PMCID: PMC9977094 DOI: 10.1007/s43076-023-00274-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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This study aimed to analyse the internal structure, internal consistency, and convergent and divergent validity for the Coping Strategies Scale. We found a two-factor solution (maladaptive coping; adaptative coping) with a second-order general factor (coping strategies) that demonstrated adequate factorial structure and internal consistency for a brief nine items instrument in a sample of 211 economically active Brazilians (Mage = 37.07; SD = 13.03). The adaptive strategies factor converged with quality of life and work. It also diverged from phobia, stress, and anxiety. Maladaptive coping strategies converged with phobia, stress, and anxiety and diverged from the quality of work and life. According to the results, we found that coping strategies are a vital personal resource to overcome daily adversity, including those from the current pandemic. The present instrument may impact worldwide, offering conditions to investigate and promote mental health positive outcomes by reinforcing coping assessment during pandemics.
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Karanasios S, Zorina A. From participation roles to socio‐emotional information roles: Insights from the closure of an online community. J Assoc Inf Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/asi.24689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Stan Karanasios
- University of Queensland Business School Brisbane Queensland Australia
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Montesi M. Human information behavior during the Covid-19 health crisis. A literature review. LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH 2021; 43:101122. [PMID: 34642543 PMCID: PMC8498744 DOI: 10.1016/j.lisr.2021.101122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The research carried out on human information behavior (HIB) during the Covid-19 health crisis was reviewed, with the premise that HIB and information practices allow humans to adapt to the changing circumstances of existence. A literature search was run on the LISTA and Google Scholar databases from middle March 2020 up to the end of March 2021. After filtering retrieved results, 52 studies were selected. Results are summarized into seven main themes, including the use of traditional and social media, infoveillance of search engines and social media activity, misinformation, disinformation and infodemics, and uncertainty and emotions. Results point to the need to carry out additional research in specific contexts and addressing vulnerable and marginalized groups. Further areas of inquiry include the interplay of emotions, knowledge and behaviors during the information seeking process, a better understanding of local knowledge and experiential knowledge, and the need to comprehend the limitations of ICT.
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- Michela Montesi
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Documentación, Calle de Santísima Trinidad, 37, 28010 Madrid, Spain
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Choi W, Park MS, Lee Y. Associations between mastery of life and everyday life information‐seeking behavior among older adults: Analysis of the Pew Research Center's information engaged and information wary survey data. J Assoc Inf Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/asi.24556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Wonchan Choi
- School of Information Studies University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Wisconsin USA
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- School of Information Studies University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Wisconsin USA
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- Department of Social Work, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Wisconsin USA
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Ansari A, Fahimfar N, Noruzi A, Fahimifar S, Hajivalizadeh F, Ostovar A, Larijani B, Sanjari M. Health information-seeking behavior and self-care in women with osteoporosis: a qualitative study. Arch Osteoporos 2021; 16:78. [PMID: 33954873 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-021-00923-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED The main findings of this study on the self-care behaviors contain "identification of knowledge gaps," "established networking for seeking information," "information from trust-to-distrust," "information-seeking inhibiting factors," "information-seeking facilitating factors," and "self-care behaviors based on required knowledge." PURPOSE Health information-seeking behavior affects self-care and could promote quality of life and life expectancy. This study aimed at assessing health information-seeking and self-care behaviors of women with osteoporosis in Iran. METHODS This study was conducted using a content analysis approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 women with osteoporosis aged above 50 years. The participants were selected by purposeful sampling. The data were analyzed by the conventional content analysis method using MAXQdata software version 10. RESULTS From in-depth descriptions of the participants' experiences, 246 primary codes were extracted. Subsequently, constant comparison analysis was done and 35 sub-categories and 6 main categories have appeared from the data. DISCUSSION Based on the experiences of women with osteoporosis, they received limited information from the health care providers, so they were seeking reliable information sources to meet their information needs. They obtained most of their information from other patients, family members, and network of friends. In the process of seeking information, they face various barriers such as lack of time in the health care team that affect their ability to self-care. CONCLUSION The results can guide health policymakers, patient educators, health care providers, information specialists, and patients and their families.
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- Ameneh Ansari
- Department of Information Science and Knowledge Studies, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Crossroad of Chamran and Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Tarbiat Modarres Metro Station, Tehran, 1411713114, Iran
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- Osteoporosis Research Center, Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Shariati Hospital, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
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- Department of Information Science and Knowledge Studies, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Crossroad of Chamran and Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Tarbiat Modarres Metro Station, Tehran, 1411713114, Iran
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- Department of Information Science and Knowledge Studies, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Crossroad of Chamran and Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Tarbiat Modarres Metro Station, Tehran, 1411713114, Iran
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- Musculoskeletal Disease Department, Center for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control, Ministry of Health of Iran, Ministry of Health & Medical Education, Tehran, 14199943471, Iran
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- Osteoporosis Research Center, Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Shariati Hospital, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Shariati Hospital, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran
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- Osteoporosis Research Center, Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Shariati Hospital, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran. .,Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Shariati Hospital, Tehran, 1411713137, Iran.
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