The Mediatory Role of the Boredom and Loneliness Dimensions in the Development of Problematic Internet Use.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, there has been a gradual digitalization of our society, resulting in intensified technology use for daily life activities, including the emergence of problematic Internet use (PIU). Few studies specifically addressed the boredom and loneliness dimensions in mediating the association between depression, anxiety, and stress levels and the onset of PIU. A nationwide population-based cross-sectional case-control study was carried out by recruiting a sample of Italian young people (aged 18-35). Only 1643 participants were selected for the analyses based on the age and the presence versus absence of PIU. Participants were mainly females (68.7%), with a mean age of 21.8 (SD = 1.7). Non-PIU individuals had significantly stable relationships (p = 0.012), siblings (p =

SUBMITTER: Orsolini L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10001960 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature