Just a few more minutes: Longitudinal and cross-national perspectives on the role of online identity bubbles in addictive internet use

IF 9 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL

Computers in Human Behavior Pub Date : 2025-01-04 DOI:10.1016/j.chb.2025.108555

Iina Savolainen , Julia Brailovskaia , Anu Sirola , Magdalena Celuch , Atte Oksanen

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Abstract

Background/aims

Increasingly identity-based online presence raises concerns due to its potential contribution to addictive internet use. We report two separate studies of European adults, investigating how online identity bubbles relate to addictive internet use both cross-nationally and longitudinally.

Methods

Cross-national Study 1 involved participants aged 18–75 from Finland (N = 1541), France (N = 1561), Germany (N = 1529), Ireland (N = 1112), Italy (N = 1530), and Poland (N = 1533). Longitudinal Study 2 focused on Finnish participants (N = 1530) aged 18–75. Surveys were collected at six-month intervals from 2021 to 2023. Online identity bubble involvement was measured using the nine-item Identity Bubble Reinforcement Scale (IBRS-9). Addictive internet use was assessed with the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) in Study 1 and with the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS) in Study 2. Mental health factors and confounding internet behaviors, namely, problem gambling and internet gaming disorder were included in the models. The cross-national data were analyzed using robust regression modeling. Hybrid multilevel regression modeling was utilized for the longitudinal data.

Results

Study 1 found that online identity bubble involvement was consistently linked to addictive internet use across European countries. Addictive internet use was positively associated with mental distress and negatively with happiness. Happiness also buffered the impact of online identity bubbles on addictive use in five countries. Study 2 revealed that increased online identity bubble involvement over time predicted addictive internet use.

Conclusions

We found robust cross-national and longitudinal evidence that identity-based online engagement contributes to addictive internet use. General mental health is strongly associated with this phenomenon.

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再花几分钟：从纵向和跨国的角度来看，网络身份泡沫在上瘾的互联网使用中所起的作用

背景/目的越来越多的基于身份的网络存在引起了人们的关注，因为它可能会导致网络成瘾。我们报告了两项针对欧洲成年人的独立研究，调查了在线身份泡沫与成瘾性互联网使用之间的跨国和纵向关系。方法研究1纳入年龄在18-75岁的芬兰（N = 1541）、法国（N = 1561）、德国（N = 1529）、爱尔兰（N = 1112）、意大利（N = 1530）和波兰（N = 1533）的参与者。纵向研究2关注的是年龄在18-75岁之间的芬兰参与者（N = 1530）。调查从2021年到2023年每六个月收集一次。采用九项身份泡泡强化量表（IBRS-9）测量网络身份泡泡涉入。研究1采用卑尔根社交媒体成瘾量表（BSMAS），研究2采用强迫性网络使用量表（CIUS）评估成瘾性网络使用。心理健康因素和混杂的网络行为，即问题赌博和网络游戏障碍被纳入模型。采用稳健回归模型对跨国数据进行分析。纵向数据采用混合多水平回归模型。研究1发现，在欧洲国家，网络身份泡沫的参与一直与网络成瘾有关。成瘾性网络使用与精神痛苦呈正相关，与幸福感呈负相关。在五个国家，幸福感也缓冲了网络身份泡沫对上瘾使用的影响。研究2显示，随着时间的推移，越来越多的网络身份泡沫参与预示着成瘾的网络使用。结论：我们发现了强有力的跨国和纵向证据，表明基于身份的在线参与会导致网络成瘾。一般的心理健康与这种现象密切相关。

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Computers in Human Behavior Multiple-

CiteScore

19.10

自引率

4.00%

发文量

381

审稿时长

40 days

期刊介绍： Computers in Human Behavior is a scholarly journal that explores the psychological aspects of computer use. It covers original theoretical works, research reports, literature reviews, and software and book reviews. The journal examines both the use of computers in psychology, psychiatry, and related fields, and the psychological impact of computer use on individuals, groups, and society. Articles discuss topics such as professional practice, training, research, human development, learning, cognition, personality, and social interactions. It focuses on human interactions with computers, considering the computer as a medium through which human behaviors are shaped and expressed. Professionals interested in the psychological aspects of computer use will find this journal valuable, even with limited knowledge of computers.