Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Internet Addiction Symptoms and Their Association With Quality of Life in Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Wang, Song; Xia, Lei; Wang, Jiawei; Yuan, Xiaoping; Shi, Yudong; Wang, Xixin; Li, Xiaoyue; Hu, Yu; Yang, Yating; Geng, Feng; Liu, Zhiwei; Chen, Changhao; Wen, Xiangwang; Luo, Xiangfen; Gao, Fei; Liu, Huanzhong

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2022.819704

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“…According to the criteria, 20-49 points are normal, and ≥ 50 points are mild to severe IA [ 42 , 43 ]. Its Chinese version has good reliability and validity and Cronbach’s α coefficient was 0.90 [ 44 , 45 ].…”

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Childhood trauma and psychological sub-health among Chinese adolescents: the mediating effect of Internet addiction

Yang

Sheng

et al. 2022

BMC Psychiatry

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Background The factors related to psychological sub-health (PSH) have been widely described, but the research on the mechanism behind the complex relationship between childhood trauma and PSH is limited. This study investigated the current situation and risk factors of PSH among Chinese adolescents. And further, explore whether Internet addiction (IA) plays a potential mediating effect in childhood trauma and PSH. Methods The study was conducted in October 2020 in Anhui Province, China. The PSH state of 866 adolescents was investigated, including demographic information such as gender, age, and grade. Childhood trauma, IA, and PSH were measured by the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire Short Form (CTQ-SF), Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT), and the Multidimensional Sub-health Questionnaire of Adolescents (MSQA). The mediating effect is further verified by the structural equation model (SEM). Results In this study, 866 adolescents were selected as subjects, and the proportion of male and female is roughly equal. The prevalence of PSH in adolescents was 25.8%, and left-behind children, boarding, or adolescents who have had non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are more likely to have PSH. Through the mediation test, the direct effect of childhood trauma on PSH was 0.23 (95% CI [4.91,9.00],p <0.001), and the mediating effect of IA on childhood trauma and PSH was 0.07 (95% CI [1.42, 3.32],p <0.001). and the proportion of them is 75.14% and 24.86% respectively. Conclusions Childhood trauma has direct and indirect effects on PSH, and IA plays a mediating effect in the indirect effect. Therefore, clarifying these relationships helps formulate and implement effective interventions to improve psychological health (PH) in Chinese adolescents.

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Childhood trauma and psychological sub-health among Chinese adolescents: the mediating effect of Internet addiction

Yang

Sheng

et al. 2022

BMC Psychiatry

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“…According to the criteria, 20-49 points are normal, and ≥ 50 points are mild to severe IA [29,30]. Its Chinese version has good reliability and validity [31].…”

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Childhood Trauma and Psychological Sub-Health Among Chinese Adolescents: The Mediating Effect of Internet Addiction

Yang

Sheng

et al. 2022

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Background. The factors related to psychological sub-health (PSH) have been widely described, but the research on the mechanism behind the complex relationship between childhood trauma and PSH is limited. This study investigated the current situation and risk factors of PSH among Chinese adolescents, and explores the direct influence of childhood trauma on PSH. And hypothesizes that Internet addiction (IA) plays a mediating effect between childhood trauma and PSH. Methods. The mental health survey was conducted in China's Anhui Province in October 2020. Childhood trauma, IA and PSH were measured by the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT) and the Multidimensional Sub-health Questionnaire of Adolescent (MSQA). Our hypothesis is further verified by the structural equation model (SEM).Results. In this study, 866 adolescents were selected as subjects, the prevalence of PSH in adolescents was 25.8%, and left-behind children, boarding or adolescents who have had non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are more likely to have PSH. In addition, 57.5% and 23.2% of the participants reported childhood trauma and IA, both of which had a direct impact on PSH and increased the risk of PSH by about 2 times (OR=1.95, CI=1.32~2.89, P < 0. 01) and 5 times (OR=5.20, CI=3.55~7.60, P < 0. 01), respectively. The SEM showed that the fitting condition of the model is good (CMIIN/DF = 1.139, GFI=0.998, TLI=0.999, CFI=1.00, RMSEA=0.013). The SEM results revealed that childhood trauma predicted PSH directly or indirectly through IA. IA has been confirmed to have partial mediating effects between childhood trauma and PSH. Conclusions. Childhood trauma has direct and indirect effects on PSH, and IA plays a mediating role in the indirect effect. Therefore, clarifying these relationships is helpful in formulating and implement effective interventions to improve psychological health (PH) in Chinese adolescents.

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“…Studies have shown that the prevalence of Internet addiction has increased in recent years from 3% to 26.8% in countries like Hong Kong and 46.8% in provinces of China. [ 4 5 ] Many experts attribute the main causes of PIU to excessive internet usage or the misuse of certain internet functions. A related terminology more widely used is Internet addiction (IA), which has been described as the usage of the Internet more than 12 h a week or the usage of the Internet to impair daily functioning.…”

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Internet addiction among MBBS students at a New Delhi medical college: Prevalence and determinants of a silent pandemic

Abbas,

Rasheed,

Mani

et al. 2024

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background and Objective: The 21st century has witnessed a surge in global internet usage, particularly in developing nations like India. Internet addiction, also known as pathological internet use (PIU) or internet addiction (IA), has emerged as a mental health concern, especially among university students. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of IA among MBBS students in a medical college in Delhi, India, and explore the association of IA with sociodemographic and internet usage patterns. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 300 undergraduate medical students. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which included the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) developed by Dr. Kimberley Young. The IAT measures various aspects of internet use, and scores are categorized as normal user, mild addiction, moderate addiction, and severe addiction. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used for data analysis. Results: The mean age of onset of internet use was 14.4 ± 1.6 years. Smartphones were the most common devices used for internet access (96.3%), and the mean daily internet usage was 2.9 h ± 0.9 (standard deviation [SD]). The study found that 70.7% of students maintained a permanent login status. The majority of subjects used the Internet for coursework (89.7%) and information searches (88.7%). The prevalence of IA was significant, with 90% of participants being addicted to varying degrees. The grading of IA revealed 10% with no addiction, 54.6% with mild addiction, 32% with moderate addiction, and 3.3% with severe addiction. Conclusion: IA is a prevalent public health concern among medical students in Delhi, with a majority of participants being addicted to some extent. Females showed a higher proportion of addiction compared to males. Certain internet activities, such as social networking and watching online videos, were significantly associated with IA. The study highlights the need for recognizing IA as a public health concern and further research to understand its impact on the youth. Longitudinal studies are recommended to observe the development and progression of IA over time.

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Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Internet Addiction Symptoms and Their Association With Quality of Life in Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 8 publications

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Childhood trauma and psychological sub-health among Chinese adolescents: the mediating effect of Internet addiction

Childhood trauma and psychological sub-health among Chinese adolescents: the mediating effect of Internet addiction

Childhood Trauma and Psychological Sub-Health Among Chinese Adolescents: The Mediating Effect of Internet Addiction

Internet addiction among MBBS students at a New Delhi medical college: Prevalence and determinants of a silent pandemic

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