The Relationship Between Family Communication and Adolescent Problematic Internet Use: The Chain Mediation Effects of Loneliness and Depression
This study reveals that depression, as a potential underlying psychopathology, may precede PIU. It also establishes a link between family communication and PIU, showing that loneliness resulting from poor family communication contributes to the development of depression in adolescents. The connection between depression and PIU is particularly pronounced in late adolescence. These findings highlight the importance of addressing underlying psychopathologies when screening and treating adolescent PIU.
Authors
- Yuan You (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0616-5715)
- Yibo Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9607-313X)
- Kai Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3804-993X)
- Wenjing Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6263-5384)
- Lin Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3928-9908)
- Duo Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5733-383X)
Institutions
- King's College London (GB)
- Peking University (CN)
- Shandong Provincial Hospital (CN)
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
- Southwest Minzu University (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychology Research and Behavior Management
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/prbm.s486192
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.19
Funders
- Shandong First Medical University
- Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences