The relationship between self-control and internet gaming disorder and problematic social networking site use: the mediation effects of internet use motives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to explore the relationships between problematic social networking site use (PSNSU), Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), internet use motives, and self-control among university students in China and Japan. Specifically, it investigated the indirect effects of self-control on IGD and PSNSU through various internet use motives, considering gender differences.

Methods

A sample of 697 university students (465 females; 397 Chinese) was surveyed. Path analysis was conducted separately for male and female users to examine the relationships between self-control, internet use motives, IGD, and PSNSU.

Results

The results indicated that self-control had significant indirect effects on IGD through enhancement (β = 0.096**, p = 0.005), social (β = -0.090*

SUBMITTER: Zhou R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11464309 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature