Impulsivity Mediates Associations Between Problematic Internet Use, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms in Students: A Cross-Sectional COVID-19 Study

Impulsivity Mediates Associations Between Problematic Internet Use, Anxiety, and Depressive Symptoms in Students: A Cross-Sectional COVID-19 Study

Background: Problematic internet use (PIU) is a serious global mental health issue that especially manifested during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Engagement in PIU as an impulsive coping with mental distress may pose a long-lasting threat to develop anxiety and depressive disorders....

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Main Authors: Julija Gecaite-Stonciene, Ausra Saudargiene, Aiste Pranckeviciene, Vilma Liaugaudaite, Inga Griskova-Bulanova, Dovile Simkute, Rima Naginiene, Laurynas Linas Dainauskas, Gintare Ceidaite, Julius Burkauskas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
Problematic Internet Use
anxiety
depression
impulsivity
COVID-19
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.634464/full

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