Problematic Internet Use in early adolescence: The role of attachment and negative beliefs about worry
Journal article
Marci, Tatiana, Marino, C., Sacchi, Chiara, Lan, Xiaoyu and Spada, Marcantonio M. (2021). Problematic Internet Use in early adolescence: The role of attachment and negative beliefs about worry. Journal of Behavioral Addictions. 10 (1), pp. 194-200. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2021.00001
Authors | Marci, Tatiana, Marino, C., Sacchi, Chiara, Lan, Xiaoyu and Spada, Marcantonio M. |
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Abstract | AbstractBackground and aimsProblematic Internet Use (PIU) might be a potential mental health problem. Few studies have investigated the relative contribution of individual and family factors in the development of PIU in early adolescence. The aim of the current study was to model the relationship between attachment styles, negative beliefs about worry, and PIU in early adolescence.MethodsFive hundred and thirty-eight Italian early adolescents (51% females, M age = 12.7 years, SD = 0.87) were included in this study. The pattern of relationships specified by the theoretical model was examined through path analysis.ResultsResults showed that avoidance (mother) and anxiety (father) were directly associated with PIU. Anxiety (mother) and avoidance (father) were indirectly associated with PIU via negative beliefs about worry.Discussion and conclusionsOverall, our findings show that attachment toward mother and father are differently linked to PIU and that negative beliefs about worry may play a mediating role in the association between attachment and PIU. Findings are discussed within clinical and preventive implications. |
Keywords | Medicine (miscellaneous); Clinical Psychology; Psychiatry and Mental health; General Medicine |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Journal of Behavioral Addictions |
Journal citation | 10 (1), pp. 194-200 |
Publisher | Akadémiai Kiadó |
ISSN | 2062-5871 |
2063-5303 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2021.00001 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 20 Jan 2021 |
Online | 16 Apr 2021 |
16 Apr 2021 | |
16 Apr 2021 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 27 Dec 2020 |
Deposited | 04 Feb 2021 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
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