Feng Zhuo, Xinran Xie, Li Jiang, Tingting Fang, Jingya Li, Ying Yang, Linghua Kong
{"title":"Network Analysis of Problematic Internet Use and Adolescent Psychological Issues: The Role of Socioeconomic Status.","authors":"Feng Zhuo, Xinran Xie, Li Jiang, Tingting Fang, Jingya Li, Ying Yang, Linghua Kong","doi":"10.1177/21522715251372356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21522715251372356","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the interplay between anxiety, depression, rumination, and problematic internet use (PIU) among 24,470 Chinese adolescents (mean age = 14.37 years; 51.60 percent male), with particular attention to socioeconomic status (SES) variations. Using data from June to August 2024 across three Chinese regions, researchers employed standardized measures including the Children's Depression Inventory, Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, Ruminative Response Scale, and Internet Addiction Test. Regularized partial correlation network analysis revealed symptom rumination and social anxiety as both core and bridging symptoms within the network structure. The overall network strength differed significantly between SES groups (high SES = 8.476 vs low SES = 8.683). Low-SES adolescents exhibited higher centrality in low self-esteem, while high-SES adolescents demonstrated higher centrality in time management and performance difficulties. Symptom rumination and social anxiety exhibited the highest strength and bridge centrality in the overall network, highlighting their key roles in linking psychological issues with PIU. SES-related network differences highlight how socioeconomic context may be associated with different psychological pathways to PIU. These findings inform a more nuanced and context-sensitive understanding of PIU etiology. However, given the limitations of the SES measure used in this study, including reliance on a single subjective item and dichotomized grouping, these observations should be interpreted with caution.</p>","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145014082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Avatar Detection: The Potential of Digital Identities for Dark Triad Profiling and Cybersecurity.","authors":"Donatella Ciarmoli,Stefano Triberti,Giuseppe Riva","doi":"10.1177/21522715251378878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21522715251378878","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145008736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AI-Assisted Art Therapy: Enhancing Psychological Recovery in Work-Related Injuries Through Personalized Emotional Support.","authors":"Cheng Xu, Yuping Zhang, Haixin Li, Zhilei Mao","doi":"10.1177/21522715251371092","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21522715251371092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Work-related injuries often trigger anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), where art therapy shows promise but faces personalization limitations. This preregistered study investigated artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted art therapy, utilizing ChatGPT-4, to reduce anxiety and PTSD symptoms and improve emotional well-being in 113 participants recovering from work-related injuries, compared to traditional art therapy. The AI-assisted group received personalized feedback via an AI platform analyzing artwork. Results showed significantly greater reductions in anxiety and PTSD symptoms in the AI-assisted group (moderate effect sizes, Cohen's d = 0.55 and 0.62, respectively), but no significant difference in positive affect. Qualitative interviews revealed perceived emotional support from AI, enhancing engagement. These findings suggest AI augments art therapy by providing real-time, personalized support, though further research is needed to enhance positive emotional outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":"623-629"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144946045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bystanders' Detection of Intervention Opportunities in Technology-Facilitated Sexual Dating Abuse: Scale Validation and Correlates.","authors":"Maria Vale, Denise Hines, Marlene Matos","doi":"10.1177/21522715251372433","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21522715251372433","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Technology-facilitated sexual dating abuse (TFSDA) involves non-consensual sexual behaviors in relationships-such as sharing nude/sexual content-often visible to bystanders, who can intervene and reduce its impact. In Portugal, the lack of assessment measures limits understanding of which intervention opportunities are detected and which adolescents detect them. This study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the Scale of Bystanders' Detection of Intervention Opportunities in TFSDA-adapted from the Technology-Facilitated Abuse in Relationships Scale-estimate the prevalence of detection, and examine associations between detection and gender, age, victimization and/or perpetration. Between February and May 2023, 1,604 Portuguese adolescents (51.4% cisgender boys; <i>M<sub>age</sub></i> = 14.92, <i>SD</i> = 1.73) in grades 7-12 from 25 schools in northern and central Portugal completed an online questionnaire. This sample was divided into calibration (<i>n</i><sub>1</sub> = 444) and validation (<i>n</i><sub>2</sub> = 579, <i>n</i><sub>3</sub> = 581). Exploratory factor analysis identified an 8-item, two-factor structure-<i>Sexual Coercion</i> and <i>Image-Based Sexual Harassment/Abuse</i>-explaining 53% of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated good fit indices, and measurement invariance was achieved for gender and age. Convergent and discriminant validity were acceptable, with high reliability across samples. Results indicate that 21.3% of adolescents detected intervention opportunities in TFSDA. Cisgender girl were less likely, while older adolescents were more likely, to detect <i>Image-Based Sexual Harassment/Abuse</i>. Victims and victim-perpetrators of TFSDA reported higher detection rates. Findings support the scale's psychometric robustness and its utility in research, clinical, and forensic contexts, while highlighting groups that may benefit from awareness or skills training to address TFSDA.</p>","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":"636-644"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metaverse and Consumer Motivations, Behaviors, and Sentiments in the Metaverse: The Case of Meta Horizon Worlds.","authors":"Samy Mansouri, Joseph Kaswengi","doi":"10.1177/21522715251372846","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21522715251372846","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The growing prominence of the metaverse has attracted significant attention from individuals, businesses, and organizations due to its immersive and interactive capabilities. This study explores the motivations, experiences, and sentiment of users within the metaverse, focusing on the Horizon Worlds platform. Through a mixed-methods approach based on qualitative interviews of 32 users of the Horizon Worlds metaverse, we identified four primary motivations driving user engagement: self-expression, social interaction, hedonic enjoyment, and utilitarian benefits. Sentiment analysis indicates a generally positive user experience, though technical issues and inappropriate behaviors pose challenges. Our findings provide insights into the behavioral patterns and satisfaction levels of metaverse users, offering implications for both researchers and practitioners in understanding and enhancing user engagement in virtual worlds.</p>","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":"645-648"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144946000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Smartphones as Surrogate Attachment: Examining Digital Dependency and Emotional Bonds Among Left-Behind Children in China.","authors":"Fang Yu, Kexin Wang, Menmen Wang","doi":"10.1177/21522715251363399","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21522715251363399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Smartphones are gradually becoming surrogate attachment figures for people. This is particularly true for Left-Behind Children (LBC) in China, who, due to long-term separation from their parents, lack reliable and stable emotional support and thus turn to smartphones. The excessive digital dependency has led to nomophobia, which emphasizes the anxiety and discomfort people experience when they are temporarily unable to use or need to be separated from their mobile devices. Drawing from <i>the integrative hypothesis</i> of attachment theory, the research investigates how congruence and incongruence in parent-child attachment patterns influence LBC's nomophobia. Data were collected from 476 LBC (aged 11-15 years) in Sichuan Province. Polynomial regression with response surface analysis revealed two key findings. First, supporting <i>the additive model</i>, LBC with congruent higher levels of attachment to both parents exhibited lower levels of nomophobia compared with those with lower attachment levels. Second, in cases of incongruent attachment, higher maternal attachment was more effective in predicting lower levels of nomophobia than paternal attachment, confirming <i>the hierarchical model</i>. These findings highlight the crucial role of secure parental attachments in mitigating digital dependency among LBC and emphasize the particular importance of maternal attachment. The study suggests that strengthening remote parent-child communication and providing comprehensive emotional support could help prevent nomophobia in LBC.</p>","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":"630-635"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144741534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Madison Fitzpatrick, Avalon S Moore, Stephen A Kichuk, Christopher Pittenger, Brian A Zaboski
{"title":"#OCD: A Content Analysis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Stereotype Amplification and Misinformation on TikTok.","authors":"Madison Fitzpatrick, Avalon S Moore, Stephen A Kichuk, Christopher Pittenger, Brian A Zaboski","doi":"10.1177/21522715251370135","DOIUrl":"10.1177/21522715251370135","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Misinformation regarding the symptoms and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has persisted for decades, influencing public perceptions and propagating misconceptions. Content posted on social media regarding mental health conditions, like OCD, impacts the health information ecosystem, as consumers can find it difficult to distinguish factual information from misleading generalizations. This study examines the quality of OCD-related content on TikTok, with a focus on the prevalence of misinformation and its potential impact on viewers. We analyzed the top videos tagged with #OCD, categorizing them into two groups: those directly discussing OCD and those portraying stereotypical behaviors associated with OCD without dialogue. Engagement metrics were analyzed using negative binomial regression to compare engagement levels within and between groups. Among videos discussing OCD, only 18 percent contained accurate information, while 29 percent were misleading, indicating a significant lack of reliable material on the platform. Additionally, health care providers were underrepresented among content creators, with most videos coming from nonprofessional sources. Analyses of stereotype-driven content revealed these videos were more frequently viewed, liked, and shared than videos that provided accurate information about OCD. This suggests that users are more engaged with content that reinforces stereotypes rather than educational content about the disorder. The study highlights the need for more evidence-based information on social media to counteract the stereotypes and misconceptions about OCD, leading to stigmatization and misunderstanding of the condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":"607-615"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144945977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effects of Thinspiration Social Media on Overvaluation of Appearance, Safety Behavior, and Appearance Concerns.","authors":"Tapan A Patel, Allison Perez, Jesse R Cougle","doi":"10.1177/21522715251371095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21522715251371095","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Social media use has been found to be associated with appearance concerns, low mood, and increased appearance comparisons among women. One possible explanation for these findings could be the consumption of thinspiration content, media that focused on thinness and subsequent upward social comparisons. The aim of the present study was to experimentally examine the effect of thinspiration content from TikTok on state-level appearance comparison, appearance concerns, sadness, overvaluation of appearance, and urge to check/camouflage/seek reassurance about appearance. Participants (<i>N</i> = 111) were randomly presented 5-minute compilations of thinspiration videos or animal videos from TikTok and answered state-level measures following each video set. We found that, compared with the animal videos, the thinspiration videos led to greater appearance comparisons, appearance concerns, overvaluation of appearance, urge to use a safety behavior, and sadness. Overall, this study provides novel evidence supporting the role of thinspiration content viewed on TikTok on appearance concerns and related symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144946056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>Corrigendum to:</i> Artificial Intelligence and the Illusion of Understanding: A Systematic Review of Theory of Mind and Large Language Models.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/21522715251372112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21522715251372112","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144946058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Artificial Influence: Why AI Needs Guardrails for the Next Generation.","authors":"Brenda K Wiederhold","doi":"10.1177/21522715251368264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/21522715251368264","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10872,"journal":{"name":"Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144946066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}