Impulsivity and problematic social network sites use: A meta-analysis

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

Journal of psychiatric research Pub Date : 2025-05-23 DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.05.035

Sara Bocci Benucci , Valeria Rega , Valentina Boursier , Silvia Casale , Giulia Fioravanti

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Abstract

Introduction

Problematic Social Network Sites Use (PSNSU) has been defined as the inability to self-regulate one's use of social networks that adversely affects the user's interpersonal relationships, work or academic activities, and psychological well-being. Among PSNSU risk factors, impulsivity has gained attention. Evidence has emerged about the importance of considering impulsivity from a multidimensional approach since specific dimensions of impulsivity were found to be involved in specific addictive behaviors. Therefore, the present meta-analysis aims to examine the association between PSNSU and (i) general impulsivity and (ii) specific dimensions of impulsivity.

Method

A keyword-based systematic literature search was performed for eligible studies in which impulsivity and PSNSU were assessed. The meta-analysis was conducted following the most updated PRISMA guidelines.

Results

Forty-one studies were included in the quantitative analysis with 43 independent samples. Meta-analytic results of the random effects model showed a significant positive correlation between general impulsivity and PSNSU (Fisher's Z = 0.29; CI 0.24, 0.35; Z = 10.66). Concerning dimensions of impulsivity, meta-analytic results of the random effects model revealed a significant positive correlation between PSNSU and lack of premeditation (Fisher's Z = 0.11 CI 0.09, 0.13; Z = 13.25) and between PSNSU and lack of perseverance (Fisher's Z = 0.19; CI 0.17, 0.20; Z = 22.67). Significant positive correlations between PSNSU and attentional impulsivity (Fisher's Z = 0.18; CI 0.12, 0.23; Z = 6.29), non-planning impulsivity (Fisher's Z = 0.10; CI 0.02, 0.19; Z = 2.35), and motor impulsivity (Fisher's Z = 0.22; CI 0.16, 0.27; Z = 7.45) were also found.

Discussion

These results confirmed that PSNSU is positively associated with impulsivity and helped to clarify which specific dimensions of impulsivity are involved in this association.

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冲动和有问题的社交网站使用：一项荟萃分析

有问题的社交网站使用（PSNSU）被定义为无法自我调节一个人对社交网络的使用，从而对用户的人际关系、工作或学术活动以及心理健康产生不利影响。在PSNSU的风险因素中，冲动性受到了人们的关注。有证据表明，从多维角度考虑冲动性的重要性，因为冲动性的特定维度被发现与特定的成瘾行为有关。因此，本荟萃分析旨在检验PSNSU与(i)一般冲动性和（ii）冲动性的特定维度之间的关系。方法采用基于关键词的系统文献检索方法，对符合条件的冲动性和PSNSU进行评估。meta分析是按照最新的PRISMA指南进行的。结果共纳入41项研究，43份独立样本进行定量分析。随机效应模型的元分析结果显示，一般冲动性与PSNSU之间存在显著正相关(Fisher’s Z = 0.29；Ci 0.24, 0.35；z = 10.66)。在冲动性维度方面，随机效应模型的元分析结果显示，PSNSU与缺乏预谋之间存在显著的正相关(Fisher’s Z = 0.11 CI 0.09, 0.13；Z = 13.25)以及PSNSU与毅力缺乏之间的关系(Fisher’s Z = 0.19；Ci 0.17, 0.20；z = 22.67)。PSNSU与注意冲动呈显著正相关(Fisher’s Z = 0.18；Ci 0.12, 0.23；Z = 6.29)、非计划冲动性(Fisher’s Z = 0.10；Ci 0.02, 0.19；Z = 2.35)，运动冲动性(Fisher’s Z = 0.22；Ci 0.16, 0.27；Z = 7.45)。这些结果证实了PSNSU与冲动性呈正相关，并有助于澄清冲动性的哪些特定维度与这种关联有关。

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Journal of psychiatric research 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

7.30

自引率

2.10%

发文量

622

审稿时长

130 days

期刊介绍： Founded in 1961 to report on the latest work in psychiatry and cognate disciplines, the Journal of Psychiatric Research is dedicated to innovative and timely studies of four important areas of research: (1) clinical studies of all disciplines relating to psychiatric illness, as well as normal human behaviour, including biochemical, physiological, genetic, environmental, social, psychological and epidemiological factors; (2) basic studies pertaining to psychiatry in such fields as neuropsychopharmacology, neuroendocrinology, electrophysiology, genetics, experimental psychology and epidemiology; (3) the growing application of clinical laboratory techniques in psychiatry, including imagery and spectroscopy of the brain, molecular biology and computer sciences;