Mediation of expressive suppression and emotional well-being in the relationship between loneliness and mobile phone addiction among Chinese adolescents

IF 2.4 2区社会学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Children and Youth Services Review Pub Date : 2024-10-02 DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107942

Xiaoli Du , Cody Ding , Guangcan Xiang , Huicun Duan , Jiayu Chen , Hong Chen

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Abstract

The relationship between adolescent loneliness and mobile phone addiction has been well-documented; however, little is known about its underlying mechanisms. This study aimed to explore the mediation of expressive suppression and emotional well-being in the loneliness-mobile phone addiction link among Chinese adolescents. A total of 906 adolescents completed the related questionnaires in a cross-sectional study. Results have shown that higher levels of loneliness are associated with higher levels of mobile phone addiction. Meanwhile, the link between loneliness and mobile phone addiction could be independently mediated by expressive suppression and emotional well-being. The serial mediation effect of expressive suppression and emotional well-being could also explain the link between loneliness and mobile phone addiction. These findings highlight potential intervention directions targeting these factors to decrease mobile phone addiction.

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表达性抑制和情绪幸福感在中国青少年孤独感与手机成瘾关系中的中介作用

青少年孤独感与手机成瘾之间的关系已被广泛报道，但其潜在机制却鲜为人知。本研究旨在探讨表达压抑和情绪健康在中国青少年孤独与手机成瘾关系中的中介作用。在横断面研究中，共有906名青少年填写了相关问卷。结果显示，孤独感越强，手机成瘾程度越高。同时，孤独感与手机成瘾之间的联系可以通过表达压抑和情绪幸福感进行独立中介。表达压抑和情绪健康的串联中介效应也可以解释孤独感与手机成瘾之间的联系。这些发现强调了针对这些因素的潜在干预方向，以减少手机成瘾。

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303

期刊介绍： Children and Youth Services Review is an interdisciplinary forum for critical scholarship regarding service programs for children and youth. The journal will publish full-length articles, current research and policy notes, and book reviews.