The Relationship Between Digital Device Addiction and Anxiety and Depression in Early Adolescents.

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q3 NURSING

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI:10.3928/02793695-20250707-03

Emre Ciydem, Dilek Avci, Mahmut Kilic

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Abstract

Purpose: To examine the relationship between digital device addiction and anxiety and depression in early adolescents.

Method: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 1,566 students (grades 5 to 8) in 2023. Data were analyzed using linear regression.

Results: A 1-unit increase in digital device addiction increased total anxiety symptoms by 0.301 units (p < 0.001) and depression symptoms by 0.418 units (p < 0.001). Anxiety and depression levels varied significantly by sex, family's perception of academic success, and digital device use when alone or for entertainment (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Greater digital device addiction levels were associated with increased anxiety and depression symptoms. Female sex, lower family perception of academic success, use of digital devices alone, and use of digital devices for music and/or movies increased risk of anxiety and depression symptoms. Collaboration among families, schools, and adolescents is essential to mitigate the mental health risks associated with digital device addiction. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(xx), xx-xx.].

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青少年早期数字设备成瘾与焦虑、抑郁的关系

目的：探讨青少年早期数字设备成瘾与焦虑、抑郁的关系。方法：采用横断面相关性研究方法，于2023年对1566名5 ~ 8年级学生进行调查。数据采用线性回归分析。结果：数字设备成瘾每增加1个单位，总焦虑症状增加0.301个单位（p < 0.001），抑郁症状增加0.418个单位（p < 0.001）。焦虑和抑郁水平因性别、家庭对学业成功的看法以及独自或娱乐时使用数字设备而有显著差异（p < 0.001）。结论：数字设备成瘾程度越高，焦虑和抑郁症状越严重。女性、家庭对学业成功的认知度较低、单独使用数字设备以及使用数字设备听音乐和/或看电影增加了焦虑和抑郁症状的风险。家庭、学校和青少年之间的合作对于减轻与数字设备成瘾相关的心理健康风险至关重要。[社会心理护理与精神卫生服务杂志，xx(xx), xx-xx.]

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Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services 医学-护理

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1.60

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0.00%

发文量

117

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services is a peer-reviewed, monthly journal for psychosocial and mental health nurses in a variety of community and institutional settings. For more than 50 years, the Journal has provided the most up-to-date, practical information available for today’s psychosocial-mental health nurse, including short contributions about psychopharmacology, mental health care of older adults, addictive behaviors and diagnoses, and child/adolescent disorders and issues. Begin to explore the Journal and all of its great benefits such as: • Monthly feature, “Clip & Save: Drug Chart,” a one-page resource of up-to-date information on current medications for various psychiatric illnesses • Access to current articles, as well as several years of archived content • Articles posted online just 2 months after acceptance • Continuing Nursing Education credits available each month