The mediating role of inhibitory control and the moderating role of family support between anxiety and Internet addiction in Chinese adolescents

IF 2.2 4区 医学 Q1 NURSING Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.10.019
Yang Liu , Chunyan Jin , Xianwei Zhou , Yiyi Chen , Yuanyuan Ma , Ziyi Chen , Tiancheng Zhang , Yahui Ren
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Abstract

Objective

While some studies have explored the influencing factors of adolescent internet addiction, the risk factors and protective factors still require further discussion. This study aims to examine the mediating role of inhibitory control between anxiety and internet addiction among Chinese adolescents, as well as the moderating role of family support in the relationship between anxiety and inhibitory control.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted through convenience sampling from February to March 2024 in seven schools across five provinces in China. A total of 1677 participants (697 males and 980 females) with an average age of 15.86 ± 0.74 years were included in the study. Self-reported data on internet addiction, anxiety, inhibitory control, and family support were collected, followed by correlation analysis and moderated mediation model testing.

Results

After controlling for participants' gender and age, the study found that anxiety could significantly predict adolescent internet addiction directly (β = 0.429, p < 0.001). When inhibitory control was introduced as a mediating variable, the predictive effect of anxiety on adolescent internet addiction remained significant (β = 0.317, p < 0.001). Additionally, family support alleviated the relationship between anxiety and adolescents' inhibitory control (β = −0.057, p < 0.01).

Conclusion

Anxiety can predict adolescent internet addiction through inhibitory control, while family support can moderate the predictive relationship between anxiety and adolescents' inhibitory control. It is recommended that guardians pay attention to adolescents' negative emotions, provide adequate support, guide emotional regulation, and prevent the occurrence of internet addiction.
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中国青少年的抑制控制和家庭支持在焦虑与网络成瘾之间的中介作用和调节作用
目的虽然有研究探讨了青少年网络成瘾的影响因素,但其风险因素和保护因素仍有待进一步探讨。本研究旨在探讨抑制性控制在中国青少年焦虑和网络成瘾之间的中介作用,以及家庭支持在焦虑和抑制性控制之间的调节作用。方法于2024年2月至3月在中国五个省份的七所学校通过便利抽样进行了一项横断面研究。研究共纳入 1677 名参与者(男 697 人,女 980 人),平均年龄(15.86±0.74)岁。结果在控制了参与者的性别和年龄后,研究发现焦虑能显著地直接预测青少年的网络成瘾(β = 0.429,p < 0.001)。当引入抑制控制作为中介变量时,焦虑对青少年网络成瘾的预测作用仍然显著(β = 0.317,p < 0.001)。此外,家庭支持缓解了焦虑与青少年抑制控制之间的关系(β = -0.057,p <0.01)。 结论:焦虑可以通过抑制控制预测青少年网络成瘾,而家庭支持则可以缓和焦虑与青少年抑制控制之间的预测关系。建议监护人关注青少年的负面情绪,提供足够的支持,引导情绪调节,预防网络成瘾的发生。
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期刊介绍: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing disseminates original, peer-reviewed research that is of interest to psychiatric and mental health care nurses. The field is considered in its broadest perspective, including theory, practice and research applications related to all ages, special populations, settings, and interdisciplinary collaborations in both the public and private sectors. Through critical study, expositions, and review of practice, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is a medium for clinical scholarship to provide theoretical linkages among diverse areas of practice.
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