Executive Dysfunctions Associated with the Use of Information Technology

Rosselli, Mónica; Christopher, Deven M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-25077-5_9

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“…25 For internet use (including social media use), a review suggested that information technology can place a burden on cognitive processes, including executive functioning, even for individuals not diagnosed with internet use disorders. 26 A meta-analysis also reported that problematic internet use was associated with executive functioning impairment, such as inhibitory control, decision-making, and working memory. 27 Moreover, previous research has found that executive functioning is negatively associated with problematic social media use.…”

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Effect of Social Media Addiction on Executive Functioning Among Young Adults: The Mediating Roles of Emotional Disturbance and Sleep Quality

Zhang¹,

Li²,

Zhao³

et al. 2023

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Introduction The increased research examining social media addiction with its negative consequences has raised concerns over the past decade. However, little research has investigated the association between social media addiction and executive functioning as well as the mechanisms underlying this relationship. Methods Using a survey, the present study examined the association between social media addiction and executive functioning via emotional disturbance and sleep quality among 1051 Chinese young adults, aged 18 to 27 years old (M=21.02 years [SD=1.89]; 34.41% male). Results The results showed that social media addiction had a significant negative association with executive functioning but positive associations with emotional disturbance and poor sleep quality. Structural equation modeling suggested that there was a significant direct effect between social media addiction and executive functioning. Indirect effects via two paths (ie, emotional disturbance alone, and both emotional disturbance and sleep quality) were also statistically significant. Discussion The findings indicate that both emotional disturbance and poor sleep quality are risk-enhancing mediators in the relationship between social media addiction and executive functioning. Intervention programs (eg, emotional regulation strategies) should be considered to reduce the adverse effects of social media addiction on cognitive impairment among young adults.

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