Longitudinal Effect of Depression on Generalised Pathological Internet Use and the Mechanisms of This Effect: A Four-Wave Follow-Up of Chinese University Students.

IF 2.7 2区 心理学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY
Yu Tian, Hongjun Ding, Shizheng Cao, Yanfang Li
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By employing the cognitive-behavioural model and self-control theory, the present study investigated the longitudinal effects of depression on GPIU. Although numerous cross-sectional studies have investigated the association between depression and generalised pathological Internet use (GPIU), debates persist regarding the longitudinal effects of depression on GPIU. Moreover, little is known regarding the longitudinal mechanisms underlying this association. A total of 912 university students with an average age of 18.36 years (standard deviation = 0.82 years) at the time of the first survey participated in the study. They completed four assessments spaced 6 months apart over a 2-year period. The results indicate that (i) depression can predict GPIU over time; (ii) depression can predict GPIU through the mediating effects of perceived social support, maladaptive cognitions, and self-control over time respectively; and (iii) depression can predict GPIU through sequential mediating effects of perceived social support to self-control over time. Additionally, the associations among studied variables were more suitable for male, urban registered residence, and low family income students. These results have implications for interventions targeting GPIU.

抑郁对广义病理性网络使用的纵向影响及其机制:中国大学生四波随访。
本研究采用认知行为模型和自我控制理论,探讨抑郁对GPIU的纵向影响。尽管许多横断面研究已经调查了抑郁症与广义病理性互联网使用(GPIU)之间的关系,但关于抑郁症对GPIU的纵向影响仍存在争议。此外,人们对这种关联背后的纵向机制知之甚少。共有912名大学生参与研究,他们在第一次调查时的平均年龄为18.36岁(标准差= 0.82岁)。他们在两年的时间里完成了四项评估,间隔6个月。结果表明:(1)抑郁可以预测GPIU随时间的变化;(ii)抑郁分别通过感知社会支持、适应不良认知和自我控制的中介作用预测GPIU;(3)抑郁可以通过感知社会支持对自我控制的顺序中介效应来预测GPIU。此外,研究变量之间的关联更适合于男性、城市户籍和低收入家庭的学生。这些结果对针对GPIU的干预措施具有启示意义。
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Stress and Health
Stress and Health 医学-精神病学
CiteScore
6.40
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4.90%
发文量
91
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Stress is a normal component of life and a number of mechanisms exist to cope with its effects. The stresses that challenge man"s existence in our modern society may result in failure of these coping mechanisms, with resultant stress-induced illness. The aim of the journal therefore is to provide a forum for discussion of all aspects of stress which affect the individual in both health and disease. The Journal explores the subject from as many aspects as possible, so that when stress becomes a consideration, health information can be presented as to the best ways by which to minimise its effects.
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