The role of mind wandering and anxiety in the association between internet addiction and hyperactivity-impulsivity: a serial mediation model.

IF 2.7 3区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

BMC Psychology Pub Date : 2025-04-07 DOI:10.1186/s40359-025-02667-3

Yan Li, Zheng Zhang, Liping Cui, Yunfei Wang, Huijuan Guo, Jizhi Wang, Jiansong Zhou, Xiaoping Wang

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Abstract

Background: Hyperactivity-Impulsivity have significant negative effects on adolescents' academic performance, physical and mental health, and social relationships. This study aims to deeply explore the relationship between Hyperactivity-Impulsivity in adolescents and Internet Addiction. Unlike previous studies, this study further explores a potential serial mediation model involving Mind Wandering and Anxiety.

Methods: A total of 2042 adolescents completed assessments using the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Mind Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2(GAD-2), and the ASRS short scale to evaluate Internet Addiction, Mind Wandering, Anxiety, and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity, respectively.

Results: Internet Addiction, Mind Wandering, and Anxiety significantly influence adolescents' Hyperactivity-Impulsivity (p <.001). Mediation analysis further indicates that Internet Addiction is associated with Hyperactivity-Impulsivity through the serial mediating effects of Mind Wandering and Anxiety(p <.01). These findings highlight Mind Wandering and Anxiety as key mediators in the link between Internet Addiction and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity in adolescents.

Conclusions: This study sheds light on how Internet Addiction influences Hyperactivity-Impulsivity among adolescents and underscores the importance of preventive measures. We recommend implementing interventions aimed at fostering healthy Internet usage habits and providing robust mental health support to safeguard adolescents' physical and mental well-being.

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走神和焦虑在网络成瘾与多动冲动性之间的关联中的作用：一个序列中介模型。

背景：多动冲动性对青少年学习成绩、身心健康和社会关系有显著的负面影响。本研究旨在深入探讨青少年多动冲动性与网络成瘾的关系。与以往的研究不同，本研究进一步探索了一种潜在的涉及走神和焦虑的串行中介模型。方法：对2042名青少年分别采用网络成瘾测试（IAT）、走神问卷（MWQ）、广泛性焦虑障碍2（GAD-2）和ASRS短量表对网络成瘾、走神、焦虑和多动冲动性进行评估。结果：网络成瘾、走神和焦虑显著影响青少年的多动冲动性(p)。结论：本研究揭示了网络成瘾对青少年多动冲动性的影响，并强调了预防措施的重要性。我们建议实施干预措施，旨在培养健康的互联网使用习惯，并提供强有力的心理健康支持，以保障青少年的身心健康。

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BMC Psychology Psychology-Psychology (all)

CiteScore

3.90

自引率

2.80%

发文量

265

审稿时长

24 weeks

期刊介绍： BMC Psychology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers manuscripts on all aspects of psychology, human behavior and the mind, including developmental, clinical, cognitive, experimental, health and social psychology, as well as personality and individual differences. The journal welcomes quantitative and qualitative research methods, including animal studies.