Emotion dysregulation factors associated with problematic smartphone use severity: The mediating role of fear of missing out

Arrivillaga, Christiane; Hallauer, Caleb J.; Montag, Christian; Elhai, Jon D.

doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2023.107708

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“…Though we tested a parallel mediation model outlining plausible theoretical paths, data were cross-sectional, precluding definitive statements about causality. Indeed, relationships between FOMO and emotion regulation have been modelled differently throughout the literature (e.g., 44), noting that relationships between FOMO and problematic internet use behaviours may also be bidirectional in nature (e.g., 45) and therefore those modelled in the present study warrant further exploration. Future research should consider adopting prospective correlational or time-series designs to better establish causal links between antecedents of problematic internet use behaviours, or consequents of FOMO.…”

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I rely on a little help from my friends: the effect of interpersonal and intrapersonal emotion regulation on the relationship between FOMO and problematic internet use

Flack,

Burton,

Caudwell

2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Background This study investigated the role of emotion regulation in relation to the links between fear of missing out (i.e., FOMO) and two components of problematic internet use: problematic social media use and doomscrolling. Methods Participants (N = 603, Mage = 30.41, SDage = 7.64; 49.1% male-identifying) completed measures of fear of missing out, intrapersonal and interpersonal emotion regulation, and problematic social media use, and doomscrolling. A parallel mediation model was tested to examine the nature of the associations between fear of missing out, intrapersonal, and interpersonal emotion regulation, in accounting for variance in the outcome measures. Results Analyses revealed that the effect of fear of missing out on problematic social media use was fully mediated by both intrapersonal and interpersonal emotion regulation. In contrast, the effect on doomscrolling was fully mediated by intrapersonal emotion regulation only. Conclusions Findings clarify the role of emotion regulation in explaining the relationship between fear of missing out and two types of problematic internet use, indicating a need to consider individual differences in emotion regulation in an evolving social media landscape.

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confidence: 99%

I rely on a little help from my friends: the effect of interpersonal and intrapersonal emotion regulation on the relationship between FOMO and problematic internet use

Flack,

Burton,

Caudwell

2024

BMC Psychiatry

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“…Previous studies showed that maladaptive emotion regulation strategies such as avoidance, rumination, and self-blame are frequently involved in the development and maintenance of various psychiatric disorders, including but not limited to mood 4 and anxiety disorders, 5 obsessive-compulsive disorder, 6 alcohol and substance use disorders, 7 , 8 gambling disorder, 9 , 10 eating disorders, 11 and body-focused repetitive disorders 12 (trichotillomania and skin-picking disorder); as well as in other clinically relevant syndrome such as in problematic exercise, 13 problematic smartphone use 14 and compulsive sexual behavior 15 . Individuals with mental health disorders often struggle to effectively recognize, regulate, and respond to emotions in a manner that aligns with the demands of their social and environmental contexts 1…”

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Emotion regulation across psychiatric disorders

Aslan,

Dorey,

Grant

et al. 2024

CNS Spectr.

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Objective Difficulties with emotion regulation have been associated with multiple psychiatric conditions. In this study, we aimed to investigate emotional regulation difficulties in young adults who gamble at least occasionally (ie, an enriched sample), and diagnosed with a range of psychiatric disorders using the validated Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Methods A total of 543 non-treatment-seeking individuals who had engaged in gambling activities on at least 5 occasions within the previous year, aged 18–29 were recruited from general community settings. Diagnostic assessments included the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Minnesota Impulsive Disorders Interview, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder World Health Organization Screening Tool Part A, and the Structured Clinical Interview for Gambling Disorder. Emotional dysregulation was evaluated using DERS. The profile of emotional dysregulation across disorders was characterized using Z-scores (those with the index disorder vs. those without the index disorder). Results Individuals with probable ADHD displayed the highest level of difficulties in emotional regulation, followed by intermittent explosive disorder, social phobia, and generalized anxiety disorder. In contrast, participants diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder showed relatively lower levels of difficulties with emotional regulation. Conclusions This study highlights the importance of recognizing emotional dysregulation as a trans-diagnostic phenomenon across psychiatric disorders. The results also reveal differing levels of emotional dysregulation across diagnoses, with potential implications for tailored treatment approaches. Despite limitations such as small sample sizes for certain disorders and limited age range, this study contributes to a broader understanding of emotional regulation’s role in psychiatric conditions.

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“…Trait EI impacts cognitive processes and emotional management related to online experiences (Arrivillaga et al, 2022). FoMO involves emotional responses to potential online exclusions, driving continued engagement (Arrivillaga et al, 2023). Dissociative experiences reflect cognitive detachment in excessive social media use (Imperatori et al, 2023).…”

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Emotional intelligence and social media use: Dissociative experiences and fear of missing out as mediators

2024

Psychological Applications and Trends 2024

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Emotion dysregulation factors associated with problematic smartphone use severity: The mediating role of fear of missing out

Cited by 12 publications

References 48 publications

I rely on a little help from my friends: the effect of interpersonal and intrapersonal emotion regulation on the relationship between FOMO and problematic internet use

I rely on a little help from my friends: the effect of interpersonal and intrapersonal emotion regulation on the relationship between FOMO and problematic internet use

Emotion regulation across psychiatric disorders

Emotional intelligence and social media use: Dissociative experiences and fear of missing out as mediators

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