Self-control and problematic use of social networking sites: Examining distress tolerance as a mediator among Argentinian college students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Use of Social networking sites (SNSs) is a highly prevalent behavior worldwide and, for some individuals, its use can turn maladaptive. There has been growing interest to identify which variables are associated with problematic use of SNSs.

Aim

The present study cross-sectionally examined whether the associations between different features of self-control (i.e., impulsivity-like traits, self-regulation and emotion regulation) indirectly relate to two outcomes of SNSs (hours of use and problematic use) via distress tolerance.

Methods

A sample of 509 Argentinean college students (70.3% female; Mean age = 21.15 ± 5.15) completed an online survey.

Results

Two significant indirect effects were found: a) higher negative urgency was associated with higher

SUBMITTER: Pilatti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8664873 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature