Adolescents' Compulsive Internet Use and Depression: A Longitudinal Study

Einar B Thorsteinsson; Lucy Davey

Abstract

Results - Time 1: Table 1 shows correlation coefficients for key variables. Conclusion - Time 1: Better coping and social support, less perceived stress, and high self-esteem were associated with lower depression. High social networking and instant messaging, poor coping, and low self-esteem were associated with compulsive Internet use. Results - Longitudinal: High social Internet use (i.e., using instant messaging and social networks) was associated with decreased levels of depression, see Table 2. High support satisfaction, use of social networking, and instant messaging were associated with lower compulsive Internet use (measured as change from Time 1 to Time 2). Conclusion - Longitudinal The effects of social Internet use in combination with different psychosocial factors (i.e., distraction, rumination) seem to have more positive than negative effects on change in depression and the development of compulsive Internet use.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2014
Event	Fourth Australian Positive Psychology and Well-being Conference: "Developing a Sustained Impact" - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 7 Feb 2014 → 9 Feb 2014

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Conference	Fourth Australian Positive Psychology and Well-being Conference: "Developing a Sustained Impact"
City	Melbourne, Australia
Period	7/02/14 → 9/02/14

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Educational Psychology

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