Escape the uncertainty by Internet gaming: A serial mediation model of intolerance of uncertainty and Internet Gaming Disorder

IF 3.5 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Personality and Individual Differences Pub Date : 2024-10-12 DOI:10.1016/j.paid.2024.112917

Xuan Xu, Min Cao, Qian Chen, Fang Xu, Zongkui Zhou

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Abstract

Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is a transdiagnostic trait associated with Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), but the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. Guided by the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution model, this research explored the serial mediation of experiential avoidance and maladaptive cognitions related to Internet gaming. A sample of 1393 Internet gamers (62.5 % male, aged 14–50, with an average weekly game time of 17.05 h) completed self-report measures of IU, experiential avoidance, maladaptive cognitions, and IGD. Structural equation modelling revealed that IU directly predicted IGD, and indirectly predicted IGD through experiential avoidance and maladaptive cognitions. This hypothesized model explained 46 % of the variance in IGD. These findings suggest that IGD may be particularly problematic for individuals who fear uncertainty. Meanwhile, habitual avoidance of negative experiences and distorted gaming cognitions are key mechanisms linking IU to IGD. While IU is a static risk trait for IGD, experiential avoidance and maladaptive cognitions are more proximal and modifiable risk factors. Addressing these factors may offer promising intervention paths. Given the cross-sectional nature of this study, future research should use longitudinal designs to better assess causal relationships.

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通过网络游戏逃避不确定性：不确定性不容忍度与网络游戏障碍的序列中介模型

对不确定性的不容忍（IU）是与网络游戏障碍（IGD）相关的一种跨诊断特质，但这种关系的内在机制仍不清楚。在 "人--影响--认知--执行 "互动模型的指导下，本研究探讨了与网络游戏相关的体验性回避和适应性不良认知的序列中介作用。1393名网络游戏玩家（62.5%为男性，年龄在14-50岁之间，平均每周游戏时间为17.05小时）完成了对IU、体验性回避、适应不良认知和IGD的自我报告测量。结构方程模型显示，IU 直接预测 IGD，并通过体验性回避和适应不良认知间接预测 IGD。这一假设模型解释了 46% 的 IGD 变异。这些研究结果表明，IGD 对那些害怕不确定性的人来说可能尤其成问题。同时，习惯性回避负面经历和扭曲的博弈认知是将 IU 与 IGD 联系起来的关键机制。IU是IGD的一个静态风险特征，而回避经历和适应不良的认知则是更接近和可改变的风险因素。解决这些因素可能会提供有前景的干预途径。鉴于本研究的横断面性质，未来的研究应使用纵向设计来更好地评估因果关系。

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Personality and Individual Differences PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

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8.50

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4.70%

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577

审稿时长

41 days

期刊介绍： Personality and Individual Differences is devoted to the publication of articles (experimental, theoretical, review) which aim to integrate as far as possible the major factors of personality with empirical paradigms from experimental, physiological, animal, clinical, educational, criminological or industrial psychology or to seek an explanation for the causes and major determinants of individual differences in concepts derived from these disciplines. The editors are concerned with both genetic and environmental causes, and they are particularly interested in possible interaction effects.