Article: Longitudinal relationship between internet self-control and problematic internet use among Chinese adolescents: mediating role of meaning in life.
2023 Volume 14, Page(s) 1258673
Abstract: Introduction: While studies indicate that high self-control may serve as a safeguard against problematic internet use, there's evidence suggesting that problematic internet use can, in turn, diminish self-control. This study aimed to elucidate the ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: While studies indicate that high self-control may serve as a safeguard against problematic internet use, there's evidence suggesting that problematic internet use can, in turn, diminish self-control. This study aimed to elucidate the longitudinal interplay between internet self-control and problematic internet use in adolescents, employing cross-lagged panel modeling. Furthermore, drawing from a positive psychology perspective, we examined the potential role of 'meaning in life' as a protective mediator within this longitudinal relationship. We then constructed a mediation model to explore protective factors against problematic internet use. Methods: Through a questionnaire, we tracked 659 adolescents (331 males and 328 females; mean age=13.61) in a longitudinal design across two time points, spaced at five-month intervals, to assess their internet self-control, problematic internet use, and meaning in life. Results: Results of the cross-lagged panel models showed that: Internet self-control had a significant negative impact on problematic internet use after five months ( Conclusion: Our study uncovers a reciprocal predictive relationship between internet self-control and problematic internet use, while highlighting the mediating role of meaning in life within this relationship. These findings suggest that fostering internet self-control and cultivating a sense of meaning in life among adolescents can serve as effective prevention and intervention strategies for addressing the issue of problematic internet use. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-12-07 |
| Publishing country | Switzerland |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2564218-2 |
| ISSN | 1664-0640 |
| ISSN | 1664-0640 |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1258673 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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