Investigating the Effectiveness of Group Metacognitive Therapy on Internet Addiction and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Among Adolescents

,; Nooripour, Roghieh; Nasershariati, Mohammad Ali; ,; Amirinia, Maryam; ,; Ilanloo, Hossein; ,; Habibi, Ahmad; ,; Chogani, Misagh; ,

doi:10.32598/jpcp.11.2.288.8

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“…School prevention and treatment programs that can encourage adolescents to modify maladaptive patterns of CER that are typically used to cope with experienced bullying situations are illustrated in the literature [98]. For instance, metacognitive therapy (MCT) can be a valid short-term intervention to reduce adolescent dysfunctional CER and associated maladaptive outcomes [99]. Another example is emotion regulation training (ERT), which can be effective in increasing positive emotions and promoting personal strengths and resiliency in students experiencing bullying victimization [100].…”

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Bullying Victimization and Adolescent Depression, Anxiety and Stress: The Mediation of Cognitive Emotion Regulation

Vacca,

Cerolini,

Zegretti

et al. 2023

Children

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Background: Existing research has revealed a robust association between bullying victimization and psychological distress, but less is known about the underlying mechanism of this link. cognitive emotion regulation (CER) strategies could be a potential mediator. The current study examined the role of functional and dysfunctional CER strategies as potential mediators of the association between bullying victimization and depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among 638 high school students (53.9% boys; Mean age = 15.65, SD = 1.32). Method: Participants completed a series of questionnaires assessing bullying victimization (Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire), CER strategies (CERQ-18), and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS-21). The indirect relationships between bullying victimization and psychopathological symptoms via functional and dysfunctional CER strategies were tested through structural equation modeling. Results: Dysfunctional CER strategies mediated the impact of bullying victimization on depression, anxiety, and stress. In contrast, bullying victimization did not significantly influence functional CER strategies. Conclusions: The findings provide additional support for the detrimental role of bullying victimization on mental distress, also suggesting that this effect is not only direct, but indirect is well. These results are particularly relevant in light of the absence of mediation by protective factors such as the use of positive emotion regulation strategies.

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Bullying Victimization and Adolescent Depression, Anxiety and Stress: The Mediation of Cognitive Emotion Regulation

Vacca,

Cerolini,

Zegretti

et al. 2023

Children

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The association between childhood adverse experiences and internet addiction: A meta-analysis

Hao,

Li,

Liang

et al. 2024

Acta Psychologica

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Investigating the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between internet addiction and mental health among university students

Zewude,

Gosim,

Dawed

et al. 2024

PLOS Digit Health

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Introduction The widespread use of the internet has brought numerous benefits, but it has also raised concerns about its potential negative impact on mental health, particularly among university students. This study aims to investigate the relationship between internet addiction and mental health in university students, as well as explore the mediating effects of emotional intelligence in this relationship. Objective The main objective of this study was to examine whether internet addiction (dimensions and total) negatively predicts the mental health of university students, with emotional intelligence acting as a mediator. Methods To address this objective, a cross-sectional design with an inferential approach was employed. Data were collected using the Wong Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS-S), Internet Addiction Scale (IAS), and Keyes’ Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF). The total sample consisted of 850 students from two large public higher education institutions in Ethiopia, of which 334 (39.3%) were females and 516 (60.7%) were males, with a mean age of 22.32 (SD = 4.04). For the purpose of the study, the data were split into two randomly selected groups: sample 1 with 300 participants for psychometric testing purposes, and sample 2 with 550 participants for complex mediation purposes. Various analyses were conducted to achieve the stated objectives, including Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliabilities, bivariate correlation, discriminant validity, common method biases, measurement invariance, and structural equation modeling (confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, and mediation analysis). Confirmatory factor analysis was performed to assess the construct validity of the WLEIS-S, IAS, and MHC-SF. Additionally, a mediating model was examined using structural equation modeling with the corrected biased bootstrap method. Results The results revealed that internet addiction had a negative and direct effect on emotional intelligence (β = –0.180, 95%CI [–0.257, –0.103], p = 0.001) and mental health (β = –0.204, 95%CI [–0.273, –0.134], p = 0.001). Also, Internet Craving and Internet obsession negatively predicted EI (β = –0.324, 95%CI [–0.423, –0.224], p = 0.002) and MH (β = –0.167, 95%CI [–0.260, –0.069], p = 0.009), respectively. However, EI had a significant and positive direct effect on mental health (β = 0.494, 95%CI [0.390, 0.589], p = 0.001). Finally, EI fully mediated the relationship between internet addiction and mental health (β = –0.089, 95%CI [–0.136, –0.049], p = 0.001). Besides The study also confirmed that all the scales had strong internal consistency and good psychometric properties. Conclusion This study contributes to a better understanding of the complex interplay between internet addiction, emotional intelligence, and mental health among university students. The findings highlight the detrimental effects of internet addiction on mental health, and the crucial mediating role of emotional intelligence. Recommendations The findings discussed in relation to recent literature have practical implications for practitioners and researchers aiming to enhance mental health and reduce internet addiction among university students. Emotional intelligence can be utilized as a positive resource in interventions and programs targeting these issues.

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Investigating the Effectiveness of Group Metacognitive Therapy on Internet Addiction and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Among Adolescents

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Bullying Victimization and Adolescent Depression, Anxiety and Stress: The Mediation of Cognitive Emotion Regulation

Bullying Victimization and Adolescent Depression, Anxiety and Stress: The Mediation of Cognitive Emotion Regulation

The association between childhood adverse experiences and internet addiction: A meta-analysis

Investigating the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the relationship between internet addiction and mental health among university students

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