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Similarities and differences in the psychological factors associated with generalised problematic internet use, problematic social media use, and problematic online gaming
Similar and different psychological factors linked to general internet problems, social media problems, and online gaming problems
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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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