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Addictive Behaviors and Psychological Distress among Adolescents

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Mental Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (26 June 2023) | Viewed by 14003

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Sang Kyu Lee

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Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon-si 24252, Korea
Interests: addiction; cyberbullying; gaming; implicit memory; motivation; intervention
Dr. Seung-Yup Lee

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Department of Psychiatry, Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 03312, Korea
Interests: gaming disorder; problematic smartphone use; substance use disorder

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Adolescence is an important period in life where major psychosocial development occurs, and academic knowledge or skills are acquired which can be used in the teen’s future career. In this crucial period, more complex forms of interpersonal relationships take place which enable socialization and preparation for more intimate bonding in maturity.

However, it is also a window period that renders adolescents susceptible to psychological distress and addictive behaviors. The relationships between those two are often bidirectional, and once addictive behaviors are established, not only mental health is affected but also the loss of opportunity to learn and build diverse abilities will aggravate the future life of the adolescents. This will further intensify distress and corner affected individuals into addictive behaviors to escape frustration.

In addition to traditional substance use problems, various novel addiction problems have recently emerged, causing many concerns over adolescents among experts in the field.

This Special Issue will cover various addictive behaviors, such as behavioral addictions, e.g., gambling, gaming disorder, online pornography, and problematic smartphone use; and substance use, including alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and other illicit drugs. Their relationships with psychological distress and the potential impact on neurodevelopment will be reported and discussed. We invite and welcome original research and reviews that explore the various substance and behavioral addictions in adolescents which impact or are affected by psychological distress in the area of assessment of both risk and protective factors, biological correlates, and interventional studies. We invite submissions by 31 October 2022. All submissions will be peer-reviewed.

Dr. Sang Kyu Lee
Dr. Seung-Yup Lee
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • addiction
  • addictive behavior
  • substance use
  • gambling
  • gaming disorder
  • online pornography
  • problematic smartphone use
  • alcohol
  • tobacco
  • illicit drugs

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Multiple Intermediary Model Test of Adolescent Physical Exercise and Internet Addiction
by Cheng Qiu, Yufei Qi and Yao Yin
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(5), 4030; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054030 - 24 Feb 2023
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On the basis of self-efficacy theory, self-control theory and psychological resilience theory, this paper discusses the relationship between physical exercise, self-efficacy, self-control, psychological resilience and Internet addiction among adolescents in Beijing. A convenience sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on [...] Read more.
On the basis of self-efficacy theory, self-control theory and psychological resilience theory, this paper discusses the relationship between physical exercise, self-efficacy, self-control, psychological resilience and Internet addiction among adolescents in Beijing. A convenience sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on physical activity and Internet addiction among 466 adolescents from first to third year in 10 high schools in Beijing, of which 41% were girls and 59% were boys; 1.9% of students were 14 years old, 42.5% were 15 years old, 23.4% were 16 years old, 31.3% were 17 years old and 0.9% were 18 years old. Using the research methods of the literature, correlation analysis and multiple intermediary structure model, this paper constructed and tested the multiple intermediary model between physical exercise and Internet addiction. The results show that physical exercise can significantly predict self-efficacy, psychological resilience and self-control; self-efficacy, psychological resilience and self-control significantly interfered with Internet addiction behaviour; there was a significant difference in the total effect of multiple intermediaries; the effect value was −0.173; the specific indirect effects of self-efficacy, psychological resilience and self-control had intermediary effects in the relationship between physical exercise and Internet addiction; and there was no difference in specific indirect effects. This paper puts forward some countermeasures and suggestions to prevent teenagers’ Internet addiction from cultivating, such as through good sports activities, thereby improving their Internet addiction. We should actively strive to improve teenagers’ deep understanding of the effect of physical exercise and gradually form physical exercise habits, with sports addiction replacing Internet addiction. Full article
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The Impact of Parental and Peer Attachment on Gaming Addiction among Out-of-School Adolescents in South Korea: The Mediating Role of Social Stigma
by Soyoun Kim and JongSerl Chun
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(1), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010072 - 21 Dec 2022
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Most studies on gaming addiction have targeted adolescents in schools, while studies on gaming addiction among out-of-school adolescents remain scarce. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of parental and peer attachment on gaming addiction, mediated by social stigma among Korean out-of-school adolescents. The [...] Read more.
Most studies on gaming addiction have targeted adolescents in schools, while studies on gaming addiction among out-of-school adolescents remain scarce. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of parental and peer attachment on gaming addiction, mediated by social stigma among Korean out-of-school adolescents. The Dropout Youth Panel Survey was used for a sample of 437 dropout adolescents. The results showed that out-of-school adolescents’ social stigma fully mediated the relationship between parental and peer attachment and gaming addiction. Parental attachment significantly predicted out-of-school adolescents’ gaming addiction by decreasing their social stigma. Peer attachment also influenced gaming addiction in out-of-school adolescents via the mediated effects of social stigma. No direct effect of parental and peer attachment on gaming addiction was found. Social stigma played an important role in decreasing levels of gaming addiction. In addition, our study revealed that the direct and total effects of parental attachment on gaming addiction were greater than the effect of peer attachment. This study empirically verified the importance of social stigma based on modified labeling theory and provides a valid mechanism to describe how Korean out-of-school adolescents develop gaming addictions. The findings suggest effective strategies for prevention and treatment for dropout adolescents in South Korea. Full article
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Destructive Experiential Avoidance (ACT-DEA): A Feasibility Study
by Euihyeon Na, KangUk Lee, Bong-Hee Jeon, Cheolrae Jo, Uk-Hwan Kwak, Yujin Jeon, Kyojin Yang, Eui Jin Lee and Jin Jeong
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(24), 16434; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192416434 - 7 Dec 2022
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Background: This study is a preliminary study on an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program that mitigates destructive experiential avoidance (DEA) behaviors, including self-harm behavior and addiction; Methods: Twenty participants aged 15–25 years who had confirmed DEA behavior within the last month participated [...] Read more.
Background: This study is a preliminary study on an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program that mitigates destructive experiential avoidance (DEA) behaviors, including self-harm behavior and addiction; Methods: Twenty participants aged 15–25 years who had confirmed DEA behavior within the last month participated in a total of six sessions of ACT. Demographic characteristics, history of psychiatric illness, and TYPES and patterns of DEA behavior were confirmed in the baseline survey. The severity of clinical symptoms, frequency of DEA behavior and impulsivity, characteristics of experiential avoidance (EA) behavior, depression, and quality of life (QOL) were measured before and after the program for comparative statistical tests using the intention-to-treat method. Furthermore, the severity of clinical symptoms was evaluated after each program, along with the frequency of DEA behavior and trends in impulsivity, which were investigated based on the behavior log; Results: After the ACT program, both the frequency of DEA behavior and impulsivity and the severity of clinical symptoms, depression, and anxiety decreased significantly. Furthermore, among the EA characteristics, pain aversion, distraction and inhibition, and delayed behavior significantly improved. Moreover, the overall QOL, psychological and social relationships, and QOL regarding the environment also improved; Conclusions: The results of this feasibility study demonstrate the potential of the ACT program as an effective intervention in DEA behavior. The results of this study may be used as preliminary data for future large-scale randomized studies. Full article
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Gender-Specific Significance of Peer Abuse during Childhood and Adolescence on Physical and Mental Health in Adulthood—Results from a Cross-Sectional Study in a Sample of Hospital Patients
by Astrid Lampe, Tobias Nolte, Marc Schmid, Hanna Kampling, Johannes Kruse, Vincent Grote, Michael J. Fischer and David Riedl
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(23), 15986; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315986 - 30 Nov 2022
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Peer abuse (PA) is a widespread and gender-sensitive form of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). However, research on its influence on physical and mental health in adulthood remains scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate gender-specific associations between PA and physical and [...] Read more.
Peer abuse (PA) is a widespread and gender-sensitive form of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). However, research on its influence on physical and mental health in adulthood remains scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate gender-specific associations between PA and physical and mental health in adulthood in a sample of general hospital patients. A cross-sectional study at the University Hospital of Innsbruck was conducted. Data on ACEs, physical and mental health were collected using self-report questionnaires. We compared patients with no ACEs, PA only, ACEs without PA, and ACEs with PA using gender-specific binary logistic regressions to investigate the association of PA with physical and mental health. A total of 2,392 patients were included in the analyses. Women reported more emotional PA (13.1% vs. 9.4%; p = 0.006), while men reported more physical PA (8.3% vs. 5.2%; p = 0.003). PA was associated with a higher likelihood for depression (OR = 2.6), somatization (OR = 2.1), as well as worse physical health (OR = 2.1) in women but not in men. This study is the first to present data on the gender-specific detrimental effect of PA on physical and mental health in adulthood. Especially for women, PA poses a significant health risk. Thus, we should be aware of these effects and offer adequate support for affected individuals. Full article
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Food Addiction and Emotional Eating Behaviors Co-Occurring with Problematic Smartphone Use in Adolescents?
by Eun-Jin Park, Samuel Suk-Hyun Hwang, Mi-Sun Lee and Soo-Young Bhang
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(9), 4939; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19094939 - 19 Apr 2022
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Addiction in adolescence is increasing and has a significant impact on physical and mental health. Notably, addictions can be comorbid and affect each other. Despite the recent growing interest in food addiction (FA) and problematic smartphone use (PSU), few studies have investigated their [...] Read more.
Addiction in adolescence is increasing and has a significant impact on physical and mental health. Notably, addictions can be comorbid and affect each other. Despite the recent growing interest in food addiction (FA) and problematic smartphone use (PSU), few studies have investigated their association in adolescents. We investigated the relationship between FA and PSU in adolescents and the effects of eating behaviors. A total of 209 adolescents (44.5% male; mean age = 12.86 ± 0.7 years) participated in the current school-based community study. We found a positive correlation between the dimensional Yale Food Addiction Scale for Children 2.0 (dYFAS-C2.0) and the Smartphone Overdependence Scale after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, and socioeconomic status. The high-risk PSU group accounted for 17.2% of participants. Furthermore, this group showed 2.3 times higher dYFAS-C2.0 scores than the general group. Emotional overeating and satiety responsiveness were correlated with PSU. A comprehensive evaluation of addiction symptoms is needed for proper intervention, especially in adolescents with symptoms of abnormal eating behaviors. Full article
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Research into Internet Gaming Disorders in Korea
by Melvyn W. B. Zhang and Seon Young Park
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(5), 3786; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20053786 - 21 Feb 2023
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After the concept of “Internet addiction” was first proposed in 2004, “Internet gaming disorder” (IGD) was included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a disorder requiring further research. IGD is prevalent in South Korea, and many [...] Read more.
After the concept of “Internet addiction” was first proposed in 2004, “Internet gaming disorder” (IGD) was included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a disorder requiring further research. IGD is prevalent in South Korea, and many studies have been conducted on the disorder. Previous studies have helped in understanding various aspects of IGD, but a comprehensive understanding of the research trends is required to identify research gaps. Therefore, we conducted a bibliometric review of all published IGD studies in South Korea. For the identification of articles, the Web of Science database was used. Data analysis was performed using Biblioshiny. A total of 330 publications were included in the analysis. The average number of citations per document was 17.12. These publications were written by a total of 658 authors, and the number of coauthors per document was 5.07. The years with the most publications were 2018 (n = 57), 2017 (n = 45), and 2019 (n = 40). The top three journals containing publications were the Journal of Behavioral Addictions (n = 46), Frontiers in Psychiatry (n = 19), and Psychiatry Investigation (n = 14). In a keyword analysis (apart from “IGD”, “internet addiction”, and “addiction”), the keywords “adolescent” (n = 31), “self-control” (n = 11), and “impulsivity” (n = 11) were included. T. This bibliometric analysis explores and summarizes the publications on IGD in South Korea. The results are expected to provide researchers with insights for further studies into IGD. Full article
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