The relationship between problematic internet use, WhatsApp and personality

Bernal-Ruiz, Cristina; Alcázar, Ana Isabel Rosa

doi:10.5964/ejop.2051

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“…In a study that involved 630 university students, of whom 75% were females, it was reported that those with impulsive personalities were at higher risk of developing problematic internet use when utilizing WhatsApp. 19 Nevertheless, evidence concerning the potential impact of its use on mental wellbeing in clinical settings is presently lacking. Although the existing medical literature seems inclined to promote its use in these settings, the consequences on the mental health of workers is not well understood.…”

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Assessment of the Association Between Use of WhatsApp for Work-Related Purposes and Levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Healthcare Workers from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Ryani¹,

Alshahrani²,

Khmees³

et al. 2023

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This study aims to investigate the potential association between use of WhatsApp in healthcare settings for work-related purposes and depression, stress, and anxiety levels among a sample of healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of healthcare employees working in different hospitals in Jazan. The data was collected via a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire with three components that measured the demographics of the sample; the presence of depression, anxiety, and stress; and their use of WhatsApp in the work environment. A multivariate regression analysis was carried out to estimate the statistical likelihood of depression, anxiety, and stress as a result of using WhatsApp and how these factors affected occupational and social relationships. Results: A total of 294 healthcare workers participated in the current study. The median age of the participants was 32 years, and the gender distribution was almost even. Over 90% of the participants stated that they were members of work-related WhatsApp groups, and nearly 70% agreed that use of WhatsApp in work-related settings could be stressful. Among the recruited sample, 48.6% exhibited abnormal levels of depression, 55.8% had abnormal levels of anxiety, and 63% showed abnormal levels of stress. The findings of the regression analysis (P values <0.05) indicated that the likelihood of these participants suffering with depression, anxiety, and stress was high, with the participants themselves agreeing that using WhatsApp in work settings could be stressful and affect their relationships with colleagues, friends, and family members. Conclusion:The findings suggests the presence of a potential association between use of WhatsApp for work-related purposes and levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, especially among those who perceive its use as a stressor and influencer on occupational and social relationships.

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Assessment of the Association Between Use of WhatsApp for Work-Related Purposes and Levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Healthcare Workers from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Ryani¹,

Alshahrani²,

Khmees³

et al. 2023

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“…Problematic internet use can signi cantly impact an individual's physical, mental, and social well-being, posing a threat to the general welfare of society (11,12). Therefore, it is crucial for public health policies and treatment approaches to address this issue.…”

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Social Media Addiction, Escapism and Coping Strategies are Associated with the Problematic Internet Use of Adolescents in Turkey: A Multi-center Study

Demirdöğen,

Akıncı,

Bozkurt

et al. 2023

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Background: The literature highlighted that problematic internet use (PIU) can have detrimental consequences on individuals' well-being. Social media addiction, escapism and coping skills are closely related to PIU. However, no study has currently examined the relationship between PIU and social media use, escapism and coping skills. Method: This multicenter cross-sectional designed study evaluated the relationships between PIU and social media addiction, escapism, and coping skills in adolescents aged 14-18 years. Results: The results showed that PIU was associated with duration of social media use, impairment in social media-related functionality, preferring virtual life, and virtual pleasure, escapism, avoidant and negative coping strategies. Conclusion: These findings may provide an empirical basis for PIU prevention and intervention in adolescence.

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“…According to a biopsychosocial model of addiction [ 8 ], the development of internet addiction may involve contributions from neurobiological (e.g., genetics and neurotransmitters) [ 9 , 10 ], more stable psychological (e.g., personality features, impulsivity, inhibitory-control tendencies) [ 11 , 12 , 13 ], or more state-related psychological (e.g., stress, loneliness) factors [ 14 , 15 ], as well as factors related to social environment (e.g., social norms, family, school) [ 16 , 17 ]. Of these, personality tendencies have received considerable attention, in that they may influence risk for internet addiction [ 18 , 19 ]. Among the personality factors, extraversion and its opposite, introversion, are considered important [ 20 ].…”

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Rich Get Richer: Extraversion Statistically Predicts Reduced Internet Addiction through Less Online Anonymity Preference and Extraversion Compensation

Zhang

Han

et al. 2022

Behavioral Sciences

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Internet addiction may arise from multiple factors and personality tendencies have been previously implicated. Prior studies have found that extraversion may be a protective factor mitigating against internet addiction, yielding a “rich-get-richer” effect. However, few studies have explored how extraversion may influence internet addiction from the perspective of online-offline integration. Drawing on a sample of 428 college students, the current study examined a serial mediation model exploring the underlying mechanisms of how extraversion may statistically predict internet addiction through online-offline integration and antecedent factors. The serial mediation model analyses indicated that extraverted internet users exhibited a weaker preference for online anonymity and less online extraversion compensation, thus formulating a higher level of online-offline integration than introverted individuals, which, in turn, appeared to reduce the risk of internet addiction. In contrast, with regard to specific components of online-offline integration, introverted internet users preferred online anonymity, which reduced their relationship integration and increased their likelihood of internet addiction; similarly, the introverted individuals were also more likely to exhibit an extraversion compensation effect. That is, they were more extraverted on the internet than in general; hence, they had a lower level of self-identity integration, resulting in a greater likelihood of experiencing internet addiction. These results highlight the importance of online-offline integration that may account for personality variations in social and psychological outcomes related to internet use, and suggest a role for online anonymity preference and extraversion compensation in influencing specific components of integration.

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The relationship between problematic internet use, WhatsApp and personality

Cited by 6 publications

References 38 publications

Assessment of the Association Between Use of WhatsApp for Work-Related Purposes and Levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Healthcare Workers from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Assessment of the Association Between Use of WhatsApp for Work-Related Purposes and Levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Healthcare Workers from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Social Media Addiction, Escapism and Coping Strategies are Associated with the Problematic Internet Use of Adolescents in Turkey: A Multi-center Study

Rich Get Richer: Extraversion Statistically Predicts Reduced Internet Addiction through Less Online Anonymity Preference and Extraversion Compensation

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