First aid in the pocket: The psychosocial benefits of smartphones in self-threatening situations

Schneider, Frank M.; Rieger, Diana; Hopp, Frederic R.

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2022.107629

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“…With the rapid development of mobile internet, mobile phones have become an integral part of people’s lives, especially among adolescents in China ( Yang et al, 2019 ; Zhang et al, 2022 ). As digital natives, while there are psychosocial benefits linked to mobile phone use ( Schneider et al, 2023 ), excessive usage may result in problematic mobile phone use (PMPU), which is characterized by a series of mobile phone addiction symptoms, including withdrawal, craving, functional impairment, and associated deleterious consequences ( Chang and Ko, 2023 ; Ng et al, 2020 ). While the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) does not include a mobile phone-specific addiction disorder ( American Psychiatric Association, 2013 ).…”

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“…In China, schools were suspended, leading adolescents to adapt to a new routine characterized by remote learning from home. As they transitioned from a structured school environment to a relatively flexible, self-determined lifestyle, mobile phones became increasingly vital for information retrieval, communication, and entertainment, serving as a portable “first aid” to cope with stressful situations ( Schneider et al, 2023 ). According to the model of compensatory internet use ( Kardefelt-Winther, 2014a , b ), individuals turn to online activities to cope with offline stressors, suggesting that the desire to seek escape from reality is a key driver of usage behavior.…”

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“…Stress can be defined as a response state that occurs when individuals perceive that a situation is threatening or challenging and that they lack the resources to combat the stressor ( Wang et al, 2015 ). According to the general strain theory ( Agnew, 1992 ), high stress is often associated with various psychological symptoms, and mobile phones may serve as “first aid in the pocket” to cope with daily stressors ( Schneider et al, 2023 ), thereby increasing the risk of PMPU ( Ying et al, 2022 ).…”

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Perceived stress of COVID-19 pandemic and problematic mobile phone use during quarantine conditions among Chinese adolescents: a mediated moderation model

Jiang,

Zhang

2024

Front. Psychol.

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The relation between perceived general stress and problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) has been well established. With the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the present study was designed to examine the association between perceived stress of COVID-19 as a kind of event-related stress and PMPU, and the mechanisms underlying this relation. Participants were 724 adolescents ranging from 12 to 16 years old (M = 13.28, SD = 1.05) who completed four online questionnaires addressing perceived stress of COVID-19, search for meaning in life, escapism motivation, and PMPU. The results revealed that escapism motivation mediated the relationship between perceived stress of COVID-19 and PMPU. In addition, search for meaning in life played a moderating role between perceived stress of COVID-19 and escapism motivation. These findings extend the literature by addressing how and under what conditions perceived stress of COVID-19 can contribute to PMPU. We discussed the implications for developing targeted intervention programs aimed at reducing PMPU among adolescents.

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Perceived stress of COVID-19 pandemic and problematic mobile phone use during quarantine conditions among Chinese adolescents: a mediated moderation model

Jiang,

Zhang

2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…(Chung & Kim, 2008). The widespread use of smartphones has increased access to these services (Hoffner & Lee, 2015;Schneider et al, 2018), particularly for day-to-day coping. In this situation, media entertainment serves as a driving tool, allowing people to divert their stress into productive endeavors.…”

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The Role of Media Entertainment in Managing Stress among Malaysian Students: Escapism vs Adaptive Coping Strategies

Rehman,

Fazlee,

bin Zayed

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Int. J. Res. Publ. Rev.

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This reserch critically examines how students at a private university in Malaysia, employ media entertainment as a coping mechanism for academic stress. It delves into the intricate dynamics of media's dual role, functioning as a potential stress alleviator through adaptive coping strategies and concurrently posing challenges related to distraction and procrastination through escapism. The research objectives involve examining the correlation between escapism and stress as well as, exploring the relationship between adaptive coping strategies and stress. The study also attempts to investigate potential gender-based differences in stress levels.This study employs a correlational quantitative research design that utilizes, convenience sampling to gather responses from a targeted population comprising of students from a private university in Malaysia. The sample size includes 370 students (185 male, 185 female), representative of all seven faculties in the University.The research instruments used in this study comprise the Escapism Scale (ES), Coping Scale (CS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The data analysis is done using inferential statistical methods. The study's results indicate that there was no significant relationship between escapism and stress, r (368) = .01, p > .85. However, a significant relationship (r = .21, p < .001) has emerged between adaptive coping strategy and stress, signifying that media entertainment, when used as an adaptive coping strategy, correlates with a reduction in stress levels. Moreover, the study's findings also indicate that media entertainment plays a role in coping with stress, particularly among male students, who experience higher stress levels than their female counterparts.

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“…In line with the interference hypothesis, several studies, including some experimental work (e.g., Dwyer et al, 2018;, suggest that, specifically during social activities, smartphone use predicts lower feelings of social connectedness and fewer and less satisfying social interactions both with close social ties such as friends and family, and with weaker social ties such as neighbours and coworkers (reviewed in Kushlev, Dwyer, & Dunn, 2019;Kushlev & Leitao, 2020). However, other work provides support for the complementarity hypothesis by documenting a positive relationship between smartphone use and facets of well-being, especially when individuals used their smartphone as a tool to solve or cope with stressful or otherwise challenging situations (e.g., Hoffner & Lee, 2015;Kushlev et al, 2017;Melumad & Pham, 2020;Schneider et al, 2023). Evidence for the displacement hypothesis has so far been mixed.…”

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Directly-measured smartphone screen time predicts well-being and feelings of social connectedness

Anderl

Hofer

Chen

2023

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Previous findings on the relationship between smartphone use and well-being have been mixed. This may be partially due to a reliance on cross-sectional study designs and self-reported smartphone usage. In the current study, we collected screen time data by directly tracking participants’ ( N = 325, ages 14−80 years, 58% women) smartphone usage over a period of 6 days. We combined this tracking with ecological momentary assessment, asking participants three times per day about their psychological well-being and feelings of social connectedness. Smartphone screen time was determined for the hour directly before each assessment. Results revealed that at times when participants used their smartphone more in the hour before an assessment, they reported lower psychological well-being and lower social connectedness. A bidirectional relationship emerged between smartphone screen time and social connectedness, suggesting a potential “vicious cycle” whereby smartphone usage leads to reduced social connectedness, which promotes more smartphone usage.

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First aid in the pocket: The psychosocial benefits of smartphones in self-threatening situations

Cited by 4 publications

References 77 publications

Perceived stress of COVID-19 pandemic and problematic mobile phone use during quarantine conditions among Chinese adolescents: a mediated moderation model

Perceived stress of COVID-19 pandemic and problematic mobile phone use during quarantine conditions among Chinese adolescents: a mediated moderation model

The Role of Media Entertainment in Managing Stress among Malaysian Students: Escapism vs Adaptive Coping Strategies

Directly-measured smartphone screen time predicts well-being and feelings of social connectedness

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