Internet use-related addiction problems (e.g., Internet addiction, problem mobile phone use, problem gaming, and social networking) have been defined according to the same core element: the addictive ...symptomatology presented by individuals who excessively and problematically behave using the technology. Online activity is the most important factor in their lives, causing them the loss of control by stress and difficulties in managing at least one aspect of their daily life, affecting users’ wellbeing and health. In 2018, Gaming Disorder was included as a mental disease in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases by the World Health Organization. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association requested additional research on Internet Gaming Disorder.
The papers contained in this e-Book provide unique and original perspectives on the concept, development, and early detection of the prevention of these health problems. They are diverse in the nature of the problems they deal with, methodologies, populations, cultures, and contain insights and a clear indication of the impact of individual, social, and environmental factors on Internet use-related addiction problems. The e-Book illustrates recent progress in the evolution of research, with great emphasis on gaming and smartphone problems, signaling areas in which research would be useful, even cross-culturally.
This study evaluated the mediating role of interpersonal problems in the link between mobile phone addiction levels and negative emotions among mobile phone addicts and possible-mobile phone addicts ...respectively. The purpose of this study was to address two gaps in research. First, previous research has revealed that a positive association existed between mobile phone addiction levels and negative emotions, especially among those with interpersonal problems. The present study extended research by exploring the mechanisms underlying these associations. Second, Mobile phone addicts as a particular group has received much attention, however, research concerning the possible mobile phone addicts as another particular group is limited. A total of 1089 young adults in China were surveyed by using cluster sampling. Results showed that compared with nonaddicts, mobile phone addicts or possible mobile phone addicts spent more money and time on mobile phone use and were more vulnerable to have negative emotions. The effects of the possible mobile phone addiction on negative emotions were significant but weaker than those of the mobile phone addiction. Further, interpersonal problem was a significant mediator between mobile phone addiction levels and negative emotions. Findings and their implications are discussed.
•Possible mobile phone addiction is prevalent among young adults.•Mobile phone addiction level is positively related to negative emotions (NE).•Interpersonal problems mediate the effects of mobile phone addiction level on NE.
•We preprocess mobile phone records of millions of anonymized users.•We estimate average daily origin–destination trips by purpose and time of day.•We compare the distributions of estimated trips ...with local and national surveys.•We explore the impact of aggregation size on the accuracy of estimated trips.
In this work, we present methods to estimate average daily origin–destination trips from triangulated mobile phone records of millions of anonymized users. These records are first converted into clustered locations at which users engage in activities for an observed duration. These locations are inferred to be home, work, or other depending on observation frequency, day of week, and time of day, and represent a user’s origins and destinations. Since the arrival time and duration at these locations reflect the observed (based on phone usage) rather than true arrival time and duration of a user, we probabilistically infer departure time using survey data on trips in major US cities. Trips are then constructed for each user between two consecutive observations in a day. These trips are multiplied by expansion factors based on the population of a user’s home Census Tract and divided by the number of days on which we observed the user, distilling average daily trips. Aggregating individuals’ daily trips by Census Tract pair, hour of the day, and trip purpose results in trip matrices that form the basis for much of the analysis and modeling that inform transportation planning and investments. The applicability of the proposed methodology is supported by validation against the temporal and spatial distributions of trips reported in local and national surveys.
Mobile phones are changing behaviour, relationships, communication and the dynamics of physical environments. As such, reliance on the device for everyday activities has increased. Consequently, ..."nomophobia", defined as the fear of being without one's mobile phone, has emerged as a new phobia. The current study aimed to determine if nomophobia can increase the likelihood of problematic dependent, prohibited and dangerous mobile phone use. The sample comprised 2838 participants (males
= 1337 females
= 1501) recruited from various online platforms. The instrument used to measure nomophobia was the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), while problematic mobile phone use was measured using the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Questionnaire (PMPUQ-R). The findings revealed a strong positive correlation between nomophobia and all three problematic use factors. In addition to nomophobia, regression models revealed younger age and more time spent on a mobile phone per day significantly increased problematic dependency, prohibited use and dangerous use. Males were more likely to engage in prohibited and dangerous use, while no significant gender differences were found in dependent use. These findings support the need for further research into the relationship between nomophobia and specific aspects of problematic mobile phone use, such as using a mobile phone while driving.
This present study aimed to examine the mediating role of rumination and the moderating role of self-control in the link between perceived stress and mobile phone addiction during the COVID-19 ...epidemic. A total of 628 college students completed Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale, Smartphone Addiction Scale, Ruminative Responses Scale and Self-Control Scale. Mediation analysis highlighted that rumination mediated the association between perceived stress and mobile phone addiction. Moderated mediation analysis indicated that the indirect association between perceived stress and mobile phone addiction were moderated by self-control. Between the COVID affected group and the unaffected group, some differences also be observed in the moderating effect of self-control. This study emphasize the importance of rumination and self-control in understanding the possible mechanisms underlying the relationship between perceived stress and mobile phone addiction, which can be used to develop interventions to reduce the problematic behavior among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This research aims to study the existing relationships among the factors of state anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and alcohol consumption regarding problematic mobile phone use, as assessed by the ...Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale. The study was conducted among 1,126 participants recruited among the general Spanish population, aged 16-65 years, by assessing the predictive value of these variables regarding this problematic use. Initially tobacco use was also considered being subsequently refused because of the low internal consistency of the scale used. In general terms, the results show that this problematic use is mainly related to state anxiety and impulsivity, through the dimensions of Positive and Negative Urgency. Considering its predictive value, multiple regression analysis reveals that state anxiety, positive and negative urgency, and alcohol consumption may predict problematic mobile phone use, ruling out the influence of depression.
•Survey of 853 drivers examined impulsivity and mobile phone use while driving (MWD).•Of impulsivity facets, positive urgency and premeditation predicted MWD.•However, mobile phone involvement was ...the strongest predictor of MWD.•Urgency facets had indirect effects on MWD via mobile phone involvement.
Mobile phone use while driving (MWD) is a threat to road safety, particularly for younger drivers. Research suggests impulsivity may be a psychological risk factor for MWD, however, the literature is limited. The current study examined the unique contributions of impulsivity facets on different social interactive MWD behaviours, and whether these relationships were influenced by mobile phone involvement. Eight hundred and fifty-three young drivers aged 17–25 years (Mage = 19.89; 74 % female) completed an online questionnaire which included measures of the five-facet model of impulsivity, mobile phone involvement, and MWD (initiating, monitoring/reading, and responding to social communications). Of impulsivity facets, lower premeditation and higher positive urgency significantly predicted each MWD behaviour, while higher sensation seeking significantly predicted responding only, providing some support for differential relationships of impulsivity facets with MWD. Mobile phone involvement was a more robust predictor of MWD. Moreover, there were significant indirect effects of positive and negative urgency via mobile phone involvement for all three MWD behaviours. Findings highlight the importance of mobile phone involvement for explaining MWD which should be addressed in future studies.
BACKGROUND // The problematic use of mobile phones is a phenomenon that can be associated with a specific individual profile
and it has been seen that there are associated factors, although most of ...them have been studied in a limited way and in small samples.
The aim of this study was to describe the association between the problematic use of the mobile phone and social traits, health,
and health-related behaviors among high school students.
METHODS // This is a cross-sectional study performed in a representative sample of students aged 13-18 years in the Lifestyle Risk
Factors in Secondary School Students (FRESC) survey conducted in 2016 in Barcelona (n=3,778). Problematic mobile phone use was
obtained from the Mobile Related Experiences Questionnaire (CERM). Multivariate logistic regression models were built to assess the
relationship between this variable and social, health and behavioural variables.
RESULTS // A total of 52% of girls and 44% of boys reported frequent or occasional problems with their mobile phone usage. The
factors associated with the dependent variable were poor relationships with the family, mobile phone usage before sleeping or during
dinner, inadequate hours of sleep, sedentariness, substance consumption and poor mental health.
CONCLUSIONS // The problematic use of the mobile is frequent among students and there are several associated social, health and
behavioral factors. There are substantial differences by sex and age, with the strongest associations in younger girls.
FUNDAMENTOS // El uso problemático del teléfono móvil es un fenómeno que puede estar asociado a un perfil individual concreto
y se ha visto que hay factores asociados, aunque, mayoritariamente, se han estudiado de forma limitada y en muestras pequeñas. El
objetivo de este estudio fue describir la asociación entre el uso problemático del teléfono móvil y los rasgos sociales, la salud y las
conductas relacionadas con la salud entre estudiantes de Secundaria.
MÉTODOS // Se realizó un estudio transversal realizado en una muestra representativa de estudiantes de trece a dieciocho años
procedentes de la encuesta Factores de riesgo en el estilo de vida en estudiantes de secundaria (FRESC), realizada en 2016 en
Barcelona (n=3.778). El uso problemático del móvil se obtuvo del Cuestionario de experiencias relacionadas con el móvil (CERM). Se
construyeron modelos de regresión logística multivariante para evaluar la relación entre esta variable y las variables sociales, de
salud y de comportamiento.
RESULTADOS // Un total de 52% de chicas y 44% de chicos reportaron problemas frecuentes u ocasionales con el uso de su
teléfono móvil. Los factores asociados al uso problemático del teléfono móvil fueron: malas relaciones con la familia; uso del móvil
antes de dormir o visionado de pantallas durante la cena; horas de sueño inadecuadas; sedentarismo; consumo de sustancias; y
mala salud mental.
CONCLUSIONES // El uso problemático del teléfono móvil es frecuente entre los estudiantes y hay varios factores sociales, de
salud y comportamientos asociados. Existen diferencias sustanciales por sexo y edad, siendo las asociaciones más fuertes en las
chicas más jóvenes.
With mobile phones becoming central parts of our lives, mobile technology gets criticized for its negative impact on people's well-being. Studies generally report negative associations between mobile ...phone use (MPU) and well-being. However, few studies contrast the relationship of MPU with different concepts of positive psychology. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between MPU and different concepts of positive psychology: life satisfaction, well-being, and mindfulness. Data from 461 German speaking participants answering an online-questionnaire were analyzed. Overall, results suggest that participants who use their mobile phones more often report lower well-being, life satisfaction, and mindfulness scores. Furthermore, results imply that the relationships between positive psychology concepts and MPU differ between men and women. Results indicate that MPU and its associations with concepts of positive psychology are relevant areas for research and deserve more attention.
•Mobile phone use is negatively correlated with well-being, life satisfaction, and mindfulness.•Well-being and mindfulness are significant predictors of mobile phone use.•For men, well-being is a mediator of the association between mindfulness and mobile phone use.•For women, mindfulness has a direct relationship with mobile phone use.
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