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Cai Y, Wei E, Cai X. Empathy and redemption: Exploring the narrative transformation of online support for mental health across communities before and after Covid-19. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0307042. [PMID: 39052639 PMCID: PMC11271960 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals' mental health and their online interactions, particularly within Reddit's mental health communities. By analyzing data from 15 subreddits categorized into mental health and control groups from 2018 to 2022, we observed that forums dedicated to mental health exhibited higher levels of user engagement and received more supportive responses than those in other categories. However, as the pandemic evolved, a significant decrease in online support was noted, especially within these mental health groups. This decline hints at a risk of emotional burnout among users, which poses a particularly acute challenge for individuals grappling with mental health issues. Intimate relationships have also an impact on online expression of mental health. The research underscores the pandemic's effect on online support and interaction dynamics, signaling the necessity for a deeper understanding and the development of strategies to maintain support within online communities during times of crisis.
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- Yuxuan Cai
- Social Science Division, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Social Science Division, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- Social Science Division, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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Meng S, Zhang Y, Tang L, Zhang M, Tang W, Onyebuchi N, Han Y, Han S, Li B, Tong W, Ge X. The effects of mobile phone addiction on bedtime procrastination in university students: the masking effect of physical activity and anxiety. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:395. [PMID: 39020420 PMCID: PMC11253395 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01899-z] [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: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Good sleep is one of the necessary conditions to ensure the normal performance of the physiological and psychological functions of college students. This study aimed to explore the relationship between mobile phone addiction and bedtime procrastination among Chinese college students and the mediating mechanisms of physical exercise and anxiety between the two, with a view to seek ways to prevent and intervene in college students' sleep procrastination and improve their sleep quality. METHODS Using SPSS 29.0 analysis with Bootstrap's method, 3,800 first-year students, sophomores, and juniors were given the Mobile Phone Addiction Tendency Scale, Bedtime Procrastination Scale, Physical Activity Scale, and Anxiety Scale. The results of the analyses included mediation tests and effect analyses of anxiety and physical activity. RESULTS The correlation analysis revealed significant positive correlations between mobile phone addiction and bedtime procrastination (r = 0.149, p < 0.01) as well as anxiety (r = 0.497, p < 0.01). Additionally, there was a significant negative correlation between mobile phone addiction and physical activity (r = -0.447, p < 0.01). Physical activity was also found to have significant negative correlations with anxiety (r = -0.506, p < 0.01) and bedtime procrastination (r = -0.424, p < 0.01). Furthermore, anxiety showed a significant positive correlation with bedtime procrastination (r = 0.334, p < 0.01). Physical activity and anxiety acted as substantial mediators between mobile phone addiction and nighttime procrastination. Both mediators had considerable masking effects, with the mediating effect amounting to 50.3% and 25.1%, respectively. Physical exercise and anxiety played a chain mediating role between mobile phone addiction and bedtime procrastination, and the masking effect was also significant, with a mediating effect size of 13.4%. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals the special characteristics of the influencing factors and pathways of bedtime procrastination in this group of college students, providing targeted evidence for the prevention and intervention of bedtime procrastination in college students. It also has an important reference value for the effects of exercise and comprehensive intervention to improve bedtime procrastination and enhance the quality of sleep in college students.
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- Shuqiao Meng
- Department of Physical Education, Xidian University, Xi 'an, 710126, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Xidian University, Xi 'an, 710126, Shaanxi Province, China
- School of Physical Education, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475001, Henan Province, China
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- College of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiang Su Province, China
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- College of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiang Su Province, China
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- College of Physical Education, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, Jiang Su Province, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475001, Henan Province, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Kyunggi University, Suwon, 449701, South Korea
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Xidian University, Xi 'an, 710126, Shaanxi Province, China.
- Sports Department of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, Shaanxi Province, China.
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- Department of Physical Education, Xidian University, Xi 'an, 710126, Shaanxi Province, China.
- Sports Department of Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, Shaanxi Province, China.
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Zhou M, Gao G, Rong B, Zhao H, Huang J, Tu N, Bu L, Xiao L, Wang G. Sex differences of neural connectivity in internet gaming disorder and its association with sleep quality: an exploratory fMRI study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1379259. [PMID: 38873537 PMCID: PMC11169786 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1379259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Objectives Sex-specific differences in internet gaming disorder (IGD) neurophysiology remain underexplored. Here we investigated sex-related variability in regional homogeneity (ReHo) and functional connectivity (FC) in IGD and their correlations with sleep quality. Methods Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans were performed on 52 subjects with IGD and 50 healthy controls (HCs). Two-way ANOVA was used to examine sex and diagnosis interactions in ReHo and FC, followed by post-hoc analyses to explore FC biomarkers for different sexes. Results In ReHo analysis, the four groups showed significant sex and diagnosis interactions in the right middle frontal gyrus (rMFG). FC analysis with rMFG as the seed region revealed a significant sex and diagnosis interaction effect in FC of the rMFG with the bilateral postcentral gyrus (PoCG). In male IGD group, FC between the rMFG and the bilateral PoCG correlates strongly with daytime dysfunction score and the Pittsburgh sleep quality inventory (PSQI) total score. Conclusion These findings emphasize the importance of considering sexual dimorphism in the neurobiology of IGD, which might influence subsequent treatment strategies.
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- Mingzhe Zhou
- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Neuropsychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- PET-CT/MR Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- PET-CT/MR Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Neuropsychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Institute of Neuropsychiatry, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Kong W, Li Y, Luo A, Xie W. Status and Influencing Factors of Social Media Addiction in Chinese Workers: Cross-Sectional Survey Study. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e48026. [PMID: 38446542 PMCID: PMC10959171 DOI: 10.2196/48026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Social media addiction (SMA) caused by excessive dependence on social media is becoming a global problem. At present, most of the SMA studies recruit college students as research participants, with very few studies involving workers and other age groups, especially in China. OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the current status of SMA among Chinese workers and analyze its influencing factors. METHODS From November 1, 2022, to January 30, 2023, we conducted an anonymous web-based questionnaire survey in mainland China, and a total of 5176 participants completed the questionnaire. The questionnaire included the Social Networking Service Addiction Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, as well as questionnaires regarding participants' social media use habits and demographic information. RESULTS Through strict screening, 3468 valid questionnaires were included in this study. The main findings of this study revealed the following: the average SMA score of workers was higher (mean 53.19, SD 12.04), and some of them (393/3468, 11.33%) relied heavily on social media; there were statistically significant differences in SMA scores among workers in different industries (F14,3453=3.98; P<.001); single workers (t3106=8.6; P<.001) and workers in a relationship (t2749=5.67; P<.001) had higher SMA scores than married workers, but some married workers (214/3468, 6.17%) were highly dependent on social media; the level of SMA among female workers was higher than that of male workers (t3466=3.65; P<.001), and the SMA score of workers negatively correlated with age (r=-0.22; P<.001) and positively correlated with education level (r=0.12; P<.001); the frequency of using social media for entertainment during work (r=0.33; P<.001) and the frequency of staying up late using social media (r=0.14; P<.001) were positively correlated with the level of SMA in workers; and the level of SMA in workers was significantly positively correlated with their level of burnout (r=0.35; P<.001), whereas it was significantly negatively correlated with their level of mindfulness (r=-0.55; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that SMA among Chinese workers is relatively serious and that the SMA problem among workers requires more attention from society and academia. In particular, female workers, young workers, unmarried workers, highly educated workers, workers with bad social media habits, workers with high levels of job burnout, and workers with low levels of mindfulness were highly dependent on social media. In addition, occupation is an important influencing factor in SMA. Thus, the government should strengthen the supervision of social media companies. Medical institutions should provide health education on SMA and offer intervention programs for those addicted to social media. Workers should cultivate healthy habits while using social media.
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- Weitao Kong
- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, Central South University, College of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center For Cardiovascular Intelligent Healthcare In Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- Department of Geratology, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, Central South University, College of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center For Cardiovascular Intelligent Healthcare In Hunan Province, Changsha, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, Central South University, College of Hunan Province, Changsha, China
- Clinical Research Center For Cardiovascular Intelligent Healthcare In Hunan Province, Changsha, China
- The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Qi X, Jiang Y, Lian R. The effect of social media upward comparison on Chinese adolescent learning engagement: a moderated multiple mediation model. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:122. [PMID: 38439075 PMCID: PMC10913617 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01621-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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To investigate the mechanisms and boundary conditions of social media upward comparison on adolescents' learning engagement, this study utilized two separate approaches. In research 1, a convenience sampling method was employed to conduct a questionnaire survey among 609 adolescents. The aim was to explore the influence of social media's upward comparative tendency on learning engagement. In research 2, real social media platforms were utilized to select short videos as experimental materials. These materials were used to manipulate instantaneous social media upward comparison and examine its impact on learning engagement. The research 1's result indicated that the mediating effect of the sense of agency was significant, as well as the moderating effect of growth mindset. However, the mediating effect of positive-negative emotions was found to be insignificant.Regarding instantaneous social media upward comparison and learning engagement, positive and negative emotions were found to play a complete mediating role. However, the mediating role of agency and the moderating role of growth mindset were not significant.This study offers practical insights for educators, enabling them to develop a correct understanding and effectively regulate adolescents' use of social media.
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- Xinjie Qi
- Faculty of Psychology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China.
- Fujian Chuanzheng Communications College, Fuzhou, China.
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- Fujian Chuanzheng Communications College, Fuzhou, China
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- Faculty of Psychology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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Zhao C, He J, Xu H, Zhang J, Zhang G, Yu G. Are "night owls" or "morning larks" more likely to delay sleep due to problematic smartphone use? a cross-lagged study among undergraduates. Addict Behav 2024; 150:107906. [PMID: 37984222 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2023.107906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Sleep is an important physiological process, but staying up late has become a worldwide problem, particularly among university students. Sleep procrastination has been found to associated with sleep biorhythms and problematic smartphone use ("PSU") in previous studies. This two-wave study examines the longitudinal reciprocal relationship between PSU and sleep procrastination, together with the moderating role of sleep biorhythms. Participants comprised 1,423 Chinese university students. The results revealed that PSU and sleep procrastination are reciprocally related. Additionally, sleep biorhythms moderated this relationship, as PSU at T1 significantly predicted sleep procrastination at T2 for the morning larks group but not the night owls group. Accordingly, both PSU and sleep biorhythms should be considered when developing interventions for sleep procrastination.
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- Chengjia Zhao
- School of Education, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China.
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- Department of Psychology, School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- Department of Psychology, School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China.
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- Department of Psychology, School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Affiliated Wenzhou Kangning Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China; Key Laboratory of Alzheimer's Disease of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Aging, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Institute of Psychology, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China.
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Peng B. Analysis on the Relationships of Smartphone Addiction, Learning Engagement, Depression, and Anxiety: Evidence from China. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 52:2333-2342. [PMID: 38106833 PMCID: PMC10719706 DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v52i11.14033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Background With the popularization of the Internet and smartphones, smartphone addiction among college students is becoming increasingly common, causing the problems of their learning engagement, anxiety, and depression. The study aimed to analyze the relationships of smartphone addiction, learning engagement, anxiety and depression among Chinese college students. Method Based on the Self-Determination Theory, in January 2023, 780 college students from 6 universities in Heilongjiang Province in China were selected as examples for the study. Internet Addiction Test, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-Student, Chinese version of Beck Depression Inventory-II, and Spielberger Trait Anxiety Inventory were employed to measure smartphone use, learning engagement, depression, and anxiety among college students. Pearson correlation and multiple logistic regressions were also used. Results Smartphone use was negatively correlated with learning engagement (r = -0.097, P < 0.001), whereas it was positively correlated with depression (r = 0.184) and anxiety (r = 0.18, P < 0.001). Significant differences were observed in learning engagement and depression and anxiety symptoms in different degrees of smartphone use. Taking severe smartphone addiction as a comparison standard, depression and anxiety symptoms had a significant influence on different levels of smartphone use, whereas learning engagement did not have a significant influence on different smartphone use levels. Conclusion The intervention and prevention of college students' smartphone addiction can improve their learning engagement, relieve their anxiety and depression, and enhance their mental health level.
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- Bingzhuan Peng
- School of Foreign Languages, University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
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