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Abstract
In a sample of 690 Spanish university students, high psychological distress, low conscientiousness, and high motor impulsivity were associated with problematic Internet and social media use.
- High levels of cognitive distortions and cognitive reappraisal were linked to generalized problematic Internet use, problematic social media use, and problematic online gaming.
- Motor impulsivity and low conscientiousness were common factors for both generalized problematic Internet use and problematic social media use, but not for problematic online gaming.
- Expressive suppression and the trait of neuroticism did not show any association with generalized problematic Internet use, problematic social media use, or problematic online gaming.
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