The relationship between problematic internet use and psychological distress in older Chinese teachers (40+) during different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: three cross-sectional studies
This study confirmed the high prevalence of PIU among older school teachers and the detrimental effect of PIU on psychological needs thwarting, occupational burnout, and psychological distress. Given these findings, education authorities and school management should take proactive steps to mitigate PIU and ensure the health and wellbeing of older teachers.
Authors
- Xiu‐Mei Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9635-5292)
- Xiao-Ling Liao
- I‐Hua Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6999-6406)
- Shuai Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9252-7496)
- Lifeng Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2068-5102)
- Lan Yang
Institutions
- Qufu Normal University (CN)
- Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University (CN)
- Shandong Youth University of Political Science (CN)
- Dali University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1442852
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.40