Less sense of control, more anxiety, and addictive social media use: Cohort trends in German university freshmen between 2019 and 2021

Brailovskaia, Julia; Margraf, Jürgen

doi:10.1016/j.crbeha.2022.100088

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“…This finding corresponds with previous research from Germany [ 44 ] and China [ 82 ]. It could at least partly be explained by the fact that the increase of mental health problems since the Covid-19 outbreak has particularly affected younger people [ 7 , 12 , 82 – 86 ].…”

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“…Hereby, we extended the examination of the convergent validity of the bubbles by the inclusion of sense of control (negatively coded) that is a further operationalization of the negative dimension of mental health [ 61 ] and the inclusion of life satisfaction and social support that are often used in addition to PMH to operationalize the positive dimension of mental health [ 62 ]. Previous research has described that a low level of sense of control contributes to higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms [ 7 , 60 , 63 ]; the negative symptoms were negatively associated with life satisfaction [ 56 , 64 , 65 ], and persons who perceived a high level of social support from their close social network were at a lower risk for the negative symptoms [ 43 , 66 ]. Thus, the inclusion of the three new variables should extend our understanding of the associations of the bubbles with further representatives of both mental health dimensions and their (convergent) validity.…”

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“…Depression but also anxiety and stress symptoms belong to the leading causes of disability worldwide [2]. Research from various countries reported a significant increase of the negative symptoms since the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) [6][7][8][9][10]. The enhanced level of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms has been accompanied by a significant increase of suicide-related outcomes (i.e., suicide ideation and suicide attempts) in the general population and in inpatients [11][12][13].…”

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The “bubbles”-study: Validation of ultra-short scales for the assessment of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms

Brailovskaia,

Schneider,

Margraf

2024

PLoS ONE

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Depression, anxiety and stress symptoms cause substantial psychological and economic burdens around the globe. To mitigate the negative consequences, the negative symptoms should be identified at an early stage. Therefore, the implementation of very brief valid screening tools in mental health prevention programs and in therapeutic settings is advantageous. In two studies on representative German population samples, we developed and validated three ultra-short scales–the “bubbles”–that consist of only one item based on the Depression Anxiety Stress 21 subscales (DASS-21) for the assessment of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. The results of Study 1 (N = 1,001) and Study 2 (N = 894) revealed that the bubbles are valid instruments that fit the DASS-21 subscales on the factor level. Moreover, the bubbles replicated the association pattern of the DASS-21 subscales with demographic variables, and with variables that belong to the negative and the positive dimension of mental health. Thus, due to their time- and cost-efficiency, the bubbles can be used as brief screening tools in research (e.g., large-scale studies, longitudinal studies, experience sampling paradigms) and in praxis. Their shortness can prevent fatigue, motivation decrease, and participants’ drop-out.

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The “bubbles”-study: Validation of ultra-short scales for the assessment of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms

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Schneider,

Margraf

2024

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“… 97 We theorized that social media exacerbates anxiety and acts as an additional cognitive and psychological stressor. 66 The constant connectivity and excessive accessibility across multiple platforms, which has significantly increased during recent health and political crises, force employees to always be on duty. Thus, we argued in our Hypothesis 2 that social media exposure leads to anxiety.…”

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The Role of Job Insecurity, Social Media Exposure, and Job Stress in Predicting Anxiety Among White-Collar Employees

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Gu,

Obrenovic

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the combined effects and relationships between social media exposure, job insecurity, job stress, and anxiety among individuals and to propose an innovative model exploring how these factors contribute to increased anxiety. Patients and Methods This empirical research paper focuses on understanding the role of job insecurity, social media exposure, and job stress in predicting anxiety levels. The study was conducted on a sample of 292 white-collar employees in various organizations and institutions across the United States amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis, during the broader transition to a digital working environment. A self-report Likert-type questionnaire was administered to measure employees’ job stress, uncertainty, anxiety levels and social media exposure. The present study employed theoretical background of Lazarus’ Theory of Psychological Stress and the JDR Model. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine the relationships between these constructs, while confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to assess the validity of the measurement model. Results The study provides empirical support for the claim that employees with pervasive job stress will likely develop anxiety symptoms. It also highlights the mechanisms by which social media exposure increases employees’ anxiety levels and how management and policymakers can buffer the stressors. Conclusion The research emphasizes the importance of addressing occupational mental health problems, and the implications of the findings indicate the need for managerial interventions in securing effective measures for buffering stress and controlled social media usage. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by informing managers and policymakers on key aspects to consider in promoting psychological balance and a healthy organizational climate.

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“…In the short term, excessive use of social media can alleviate negative emotions associated with Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and promote good emotions. However, over time, these positive experiences can foster the formation of a strong emotional bond with social media, which is closely linked to an intense drive to constantly stay connected online [25,24].…”

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Relationships Between Social Media Addiction, Fear of Missing Out Developments and Body Image

TOÇOĞLU,

DÖNMEZ,

BAYKARA

et al. 2024

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Aim The research aimed to reveal the existence of relationships between social media addiction, fear of missing out developments, and body image in student athletes. Method A total of 313 student athletes, 133 females and 180 males, enrolled in the sports sciences faculties undergraduate programs of three different state universities, participated in the research in which the relational screening model was adopted. The data was obtained by using the "Personal Information Form", "Social Media Addiction Scale", "Fear of Missing Out in Social Environments Scale" and "Body Appreciation Scale". Data were analyzed by using Pearson correlation and Regression analyses. Findings: The results obtained in the study showed a negative relationship between social media addiction and body image (p < .05); There is a positive relationship between social media addiction and fear of missing out (p < .05); It was determined that there were negative (p < .05) significant relationships between fear of missing out and body image perception. Moreover, it has been revealed that social media addiction negatively predicted body image (p < .05); fear of missing out positively predicted social media addiction (p < .05); the fear of missing out predicted body image negatively (p < .05). Conclusion As a result, it may be possible to state that addiction to social media in student athletes negatively affects their body image, and having the fear of missing out leads to social media addiction and lowers their body image.

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Less sense of control, more anxiety, and addictive social media use: Cohort trends in German university freshmen between 2019 and 2021

Cited by 17 publications

References 66 publications

The “bubbles”-study: Validation of ultra-short scales for the assessment of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms

The “bubbles”-study: Validation of ultra-short scales for the assessment of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms

The Role of Job Insecurity, Social Media Exposure, and Job Stress in Predicting Anxiety Among White-Collar Employees

Relationships Between Social Media Addiction, Fear of Missing Out Developments and Body Image

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