Parasocial interaction and problematic use of short-form video applications: unveiling the mediating mechanism.

IF 2.9 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Frontiers in Psychology Pub Date : 2025-07-14 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1584685

Qing Huang, Sihan Lei, Zhuo Chen

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Abstract

Introduction: Problematic use of short-form video applications (SVA) has posed significant challenges to individuals' wellbeing in recent years. This study examines how parasocial interaction-a one-sided and imagined emotional engagement with vloggers-contributes to problematic SVA use.

Methods: Based on the socio-psychological perspective and informed by the positive reinforcement and compensatory use approaches, the research explores how flow experience and fear of missing out mediate this association. An online survey was conducted among SVA users (N = 407). The collected dataset was analyzed using SPSS PROCESS Macro model 6 to test a serial mediation model.

Results: Results support the mediation model, indicating that the reinforcement of positive feelings and the compensatory motivation for alleviating negative emotions jointly lead to the problematic behaviors.

Discussion: The findings offer valuable insights into the socio-psychological processes underlying problematic SVA use and suggest potential intervention strategies to promote healthy usage of SVA.

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副社会互动和短视频应用的问题使用：揭示中介机制。

近年来，短视频应用程序（SVA）的使用问题对个人健康构成了重大挑战。本研究探讨了与视频博主的片面和想象的情感互动如何导致有问题的SVA使用。方法：基于社会心理学的视角，结合正强化和代偿性使用方法，探讨心流体验和错失恐惧如何调节这种关联。对SVA用户（N = 407）进行了在线调查。采用SPSS PROCESS Macro模型6对收集到的数据集进行分析，检验序列中介模型。结果：结果支持中介模型，表明积极情绪的强化和缓解消极情绪的代偿动机共同导致了问题行为。讨论：该研究结果为有问题的SVA使用背后的社会心理过程提供了有价值的见解，并提出了促进SVA健康使用的潜在干预策略。

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Frontiers in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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5.30

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13.20%

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7396

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14 weeks

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