Need for Distinctiveness Leads to Pathological Internet Use? The Perspective of Cognitive Behavioral Model

Zeng, Wei; Hua, Wei; Liu, Meiting

doi:10.3390/ijerph20021609

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“…This study indicated that the T1 need for uniqueness was positively associated with T2 NSSI among adolescents, which supported hypothesis H1. The results surprisingly revealed an adverse effect of the need for uniqueness on adolescents’ mental and behavioral problems ( 53 , 74 ), and broadened the research area of the need for uniqueness. Previous research suggested that NSSI was associated with basic psychological need for competence, autonomy, and relatedness ( 16 , 75 ), but few researchers focused on the need for uniqueness.…”

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Does the need for uniqueness lead to non-suicidal self-injury? The mediation of depression and the moderation of gender

Zhang,

Cao,

Fang

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveBased on the integrated theoretical model of the development and maintenance of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and gender role theory, this study investigated the longitudinal impact of the need for uniqueness on NSSI among adolescents, and the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of gender.ParticipantsA total of 1,166 middle school students (Mean age = 13.04, SDage = 0.78, range = 11–16) from a city in central China was recruited to complete the Need for Uniqueness Scale, Depression Scale, and Adolescent Self-Injury Questionnaire at two waves. The participants included 475 boys and 457 girls.MethodsConvenience sampling was used, and a longitudinal study (2 time points with a 6-month interval) was conducted to test our hypotheses. SPSS 25.0 was used to evaluate reliability, and to calculate descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation. PROCESS version 3 was used to test longitudinal relationships among the need for uniqueness, depression and NSSI, and construct a moderated mediation model.ResultsResults revealed that T1 need for uniqueness in adolescents was significantly positively associated with T2 NSSI and T2 depression, and T2 depression was significantly positively associated with T2 NSSI. After controlling for gender, T1 need for uniqueness positively predicted T2 NSSI. Furthermore, the mediation analysis demonstrated that the pathway linking T1 need for uniqueness to T2 NSSI through T2 depression was statistically significant. Moreover, gender moderated the indirect effect from T2 depression to T2 NSSI in the association between T1 need for uniqueness and T2 NSSI. Compared to boys in the same situation, girls who are susceptible to depression were more likely to commit NSSI.ConclusionThis study demonstrated that the need for uniqueness in adolescents longitudinally predicts NSSI through the mediating role of depression and gender moderates the indirect effect from depression to NSSI. The current study not only suggests that the need for uniqueness is a risk factor for NSSI among adolescents, but also provides an empirical basis for the prevention and intervention of NSSI.

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“…Prolonged rejection by group members may cause Chinese adolescents to develop negative self-images ( 50 , 52 ). For instance, those high in need for uniqueness outcasts may feel frustrated in this situation and even may view themselves as undesirable figures in social circumstances ( 53 ).…”

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Does the need for uniqueness lead to non-suicidal self-injury? The mediation of depression and the moderation of gender

Zhang,

Cao,

Fang

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…Consequently, when these platforms morph into primary sources of gratification, the trajectory towards addiction becomes increasingly plausible. In tandem with UGT, the Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Pathological Internet Use accentuates the interplay between the inherent features of social media platforms and the individual's psychosocial landscape (Zeng et al, 2023;Ede et al, 2023;Malak, 2018). For instance, specific stressors unique to Chinese undergraduates, such as academic pressures and potential social intricacies arising from the one-child policy, may intensify their reliance on social media as coping mechanisms (Zhang, 2021;Alpermann & Yang, 2020).…”

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Repercussions of Social Media Addiction on Relationship Closeness and Relationship Satisfaction Amongst Chinese Undergraduates

Wei

2023

EJES

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In the current socio-digital epoch, the intricate interplay between social media addiction and its potential ramifications on romantic relationships remains largely enigmatic, especially within specific demographic subsets. This study aims to elucidate the repercussions of social media addiction on love relationship closeness and satisfaction among Chinese undergraduates. A cohort of 583 Chinese undergraduates was meticulously analyzed, encompassing an almost equal gender distribution and spanning across diverse academic ranks and relationship durations. Utilizing the "Social Media Addiction Scale - Adult Form (SMAS-AF)" and validated scales for assessing relationship intimacy and satisfaction, the research painted a multifaceted picture. Findings revealed a high inclination towards social media addiction (X=4.20), with specific aspects of engagement demonstrating profound agreement among participants. An analytic exploration of the addiction demonstrated a pronounced influence on cognitive faculties and emotional regulation while revealing less consistent challenges in curtailing usage. In the romantic realm, while relationship closeness yielded a moderate mean score of 3.38, love relationship satisfaction signaled a moderate-to-high satisfaction degree (X=3.83). Interestingly, while gender and academic progression remained non-determinants for addiction levels, relationship length emerged as a significant variable. Correlational analyses showcased a stark negative association between social media addiction and relationship closeness (r= -.491) but, surprisingly, a positive correlation with relationship satisfaction (r= .129). Such dichotomous outcomes advocate for deeper investigation, perhaps suggesting a paradigm wherein intensified digital engagement might enhance superficial relationship contentment at the potential cost of depth and closeness. Article visualizations:<img src="/-counters-/soc/0013/a.php" alt="Hit counter" />

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“… 12 The ACE (Anonymity, Convenience, and Escape) theoretical model proposed by Young 13 illustrated that the network had the characteristic of avoidance, and individuals used the network to escape the pressure generated in life. The cognitive-behavioral model of PIU (pathological internet use) proposed by Davis 14 believed that the occurrence of internet addiction behavior was closely related to negative psychological factors. Therefore, people with higher levels of stress were more inclined to use their phones as a way to alleviate negative emotions, thus forming addiction behavior.…”

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The Moderating Effect of Self-Efficacy on Pregnancy Stress and Smartphone Addiction of Pregnant Women in Late Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Study

Ma,

Li,

Liu

et al. 2024

RMHP

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We aimed to understand the current situation of smartphone addiction in pregnant women, and explored the moderating effect of self-efficacy between pregnancy stress and smartphone addiction. Patients and Methods: This study adopted a longitudinal design to collect pregnant women from the obstetrics and gynecology department of a tertiary hospital in Shenyang in 2020 from early pregnancy (T1) to their late pregnancy (T2). A total of 342 questionnaires were collected, including the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV), the Pregnancy Pressure Scale (PPS), and the Chinese version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Multiple hierarchical regression and simple slope test were used to test the moderating effect of self-efficacy. Results: Smartphone addiction in T2 (44.74) was more sever than in T1 (33.11). The interaction item of T1 pregnancy stress and T2 self-efficacy was positively correlated with smartphone addiction (β=0.205, P<0.01) and explained an additional 3.2% variance (ΔR 2 =0.032, P<0.01). The influence of pregnancy stress on smartphone addiction was gradually decreased in the low, mean, and high groups of self-efficacy. Conclusion: Smartphone addiction in late pregnancy was more severe than that in early pregnancy, possibly due to increased pregnancy stress. The self-efficacy of pregnant women could reduce the impact of pregnancy stress on smartphone addiction. Medical staff can alleviate the bad behavior by improving their self-efficacy.

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Need for Distinctiveness Leads to Pathological Internet Use? The Perspective of Cognitive Behavioral Model

Cited by 6 publications

References 70 publications

Does the need for uniqueness lead to non-suicidal self-injury? The mediation of depression and the moderation of gender

Does the need for uniqueness lead to non-suicidal self-injury? The mediation of depression and the moderation of gender

Repercussions of Social Media Addiction on Relationship Closeness and Relationship Satisfaction Amongst Chinese Undergraduates

The Moderating Effect of Self-Efficacy on Pregnancy Stress and Smartphone Addiction of Pregnant Women in Late Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Study

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