Addict Behav. 2019 Apr 20. pii: S0306-4603(19)30087-5. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.04.020
Elhai JD1, Yang H2, Fang J3, Bai X3, Hall BJ4.
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INTRODUCTION:
Recently studies examined mediating psychological constructs accounting for relations between both depression and anxiety with problematic smartphone use (PSU) severity. The aim of the current study was to analyze the fear of missing out (FOMO) as a possible mediator in these relationships.
METHOD:
Mir hunn 1034 Chinesesch Undergraduate Studenten via eng Websäit iwwerpréift, déi d'Smartphone benotzt Frequenz, PSU, Depressioun, Angscht a FOMO gemooss huet.
RESULTATER:
Strukturell Equatiounsmodellë demonstriert datt de FOMO e wesentleche Verhältnisser vun der Smartphone an der Schwächtheit vu PSU ass. FOMO vermëttele signifikant medezinesch Relatiounen tëscht Angscht a béide Smartphones Gebrauchsfrequenz an PSU-Schwéierkraaft. FOMO huet d'Bezéiungen tëschent Depressioun an Smartphone benotzen / PSU.
Conclusioun:
This is one of the first studies testing FOMO in relation to PSU severity among Asian participants. FOMO may be an important variable accounting for why some types of psychopathology (e.g., anxiety) are associated with PSU.
KEYWORDS: Fear of missing out; Internet addiction; Problematic smartphone use
PMID: 31030950
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