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Unraveling the core symptoms across distinct trajectories of problematic Internet use among 27,577 adolescents: Cross-lagged panel network analyses
Key symptoms of different patterns of problematic Internet use in 27,577 adolescents over time
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Abstract
A total of 27,577 adolescents participated in the study examining Problematic Internet Use (PIU) symptoms over time.
- The symptom 'Reluctant to stop' predicted remission of other PIU symptoms in the resilient group.
- 'Uncontrollable checking' was also linked to symptom remission in the alleviating group.
- In the deteriorating group, the symptom 'Empty life' was associated with worsening of other PIU symptoms.
- 'Feeling of missing' correlated with the persistence of dysfunction in adolescents with PIU.
- Improving self-control may promote healthier Internet use among adolescents.
- Enhancing social connections and exercise habits could help reduce negative emotions and additional PIU symptoms.
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