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Exploring Deep Links: Emotional Regulation, Psychological Symptomatology, and Addictions
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Exploring Deep Links: Emotional Regulation, Psychological Symptomatology, and Addictions

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 December 2024 | Viewed by 1958

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Iciar Iruarrizaga

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Department of Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Processes and Speech Therapy, Faculty of Social Work, Complutense University of Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain
Interests: addictions; attachment; emotions; early maladaptive schemas; impulsivit; interpersonal partner violence
Dr. Leticia Olave

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Faculty of Health Sciences, International University of Valencia, 46002 Valencia, Spain
Interests: addictions; attachment; emotions; early maladaptive schemas; impulsivity; interpersonal partner violence

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Emotional regulation and psychological symptomatology are fundamental pillars in understanding addictions. The ability to manage and control emotions effectively is crucial for mental well-being and healthy adaptation to stressful situations. When emotional regulation is compromised, individuals may turn to substances or addictive behaviors as a way to cope with emotional distress, thus perpetuating the addiction cycle. Moreover, addictions themselves can lead to a range of emotional and psychological challenges, exacerbating the need for effective emotional regulation. Given the significance of these topics, more studies are being conducted in this area. This Special Issue focuses on emotional regulation, the variety of psychological symptoms, and addictions with and without substance.

Prof. Dr. Iciar Iruarrizaga
Dr. Leticia Olave
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • emotional regulation
  • psychological symptomatology
  • drugs
  • behavioral addictions
  • alexithymia

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Relationship between Problematic Internet Use and Depression in Young Latin American College Students
by Andrea Vázquez-Martínez, Verónica Villanueva-Silvestre, Beatriz Abad-Villaverde, Cristina Santos-González, Antonio Rial-Boubeta and Víctor José Villanueva-Blasco
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(8), 719; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14080719 - 16 Aug 2024
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(1) Problematic Internet use (PIU) in young people is a topic of great interest both in the field of addictions and mental health, but scientific evidence is limited in Latin America. The aim was to analyze the relationship between PIU and depression in [...] Read more.
(1) Problematic Internet use (PIU) in young people is a topic of great interest both in the field of addictions and mental health, but scientific evidence is limited in Latin America. The aim was to analyze the relationship between PIU and depression in Latin American college students. (2) Methods: The sample consisted of 1828 college students (63.7% women), aged between 18–30 years (M = 21.64 years). (3) Results: PIU was detected in 40.2% of cases, and severe or moderately severe depression in 31.7%. Rates of severe depression in students with PIU were 3.02 times higher than in those without PIU (χ2(3) = 168.443; p < 0.000). The presence of PIU was also statistically significantly higher among youth with depressive symptoms. Linear and logistic regression models for predicting PIU, show how the depression level constitutes a risk factor for PIU: seven times higher for severe depression; more than five times higher for moderate depression; and more than two times for mild depression. (4) Conclusions: There is a clear association between depression and PIU, suggesting that a higher level of depression would act as a predictor of PIU. However, this finding is exploratory. Future studies should clarify the directionality of the relationship between both variables. Full article
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Emotional Distress and Body Dissatisfaction: The Mediating Role of Social Media and Emotional Regulation
by Milena López-Montón, Gema Aonso-Diego and Ana Estévez
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 580; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14070580 - 9 Jul 2024
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Background: Body dissatisfaction is defined as a negative attitude towards one’s body, characterized by emotional disorders. Currently, problematic use of social media seems to be associated with an increase in body dissatisfaction and emotional distress. Therefore, the present study examined the relationship between [...] Read more.
Background: Body dissatisfaction is defined as a negative attitude towards one’s body, characterized by emotional disorders. Currently, problematic use of social media seems to be associated with an increase in body dissatisfaction and emotional distress. Therefore, the present study examined the relationship between emotional distress (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress) and body dissatisfaction, as well as the mediating role of emotional regulation and problematic social media use in this relationship. In addition, the study aims to identify sex differences in the four research variables. Methods: Measures of the four variables mentioned above were administered to 2520 participants over 18 (M = 48.35; SD = 16.56, 51% females). Results: The results reveal that women reported higher levels of emotional regulation, emotional distress, body dissatisfaction, and problematic use of social media. Emotional distress correlated with problematic use of social media, emotion regulation strategies (i.e., rumination and catastrophizing), and body dissatisfaction. The relationship between emotional distress and body dissatisfaction was mediated by the problematic use of social media and emotional regulation. Conclusions: These findings underscore the relevance of educating social media users on strategies for emotional regulation. The results highlight the clinical importance of including the emotion regulation approach to a comprehensive understanding of body dissatisfaction. Full article
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