Zhang Mengjia, Sun Xiaoxiao, Qin Xuemei, Ren Xiaomei, Wen Chong, Xie Fei, Chen Beijing, Dai Qin
Department of Psychology, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038 China.
Department of Nursing Psychology, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400038 China.
Curr Psychol. 2022 May 21:1-17. doi: 10.1007/s12144-022-03150-7.
Utilization of online social networking sites (SNSs) is often problematic in young people. However, studies seldom seek to understand personal differences and deep-seated reasons in its problematic utilization. This study aims to explore the longstanding and recent psychosocial predictors of problematic utilization of WeChat friend center (PUWF) longitudinally. A total of 433 college students (17-25 years old, male/female ratio: 389/44) were investigated over 2 successive years (T1: first year; T2: second year) using the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire, Adolescent Self-Rating Life Events Checklist, Social Support Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the problematic utilization scale of the WeChat friend center which was developed in this study. Correlation, regression, and structural equation analyses were conducted. A problematic utilization scale of the WeChat friend center was developed with Cronbach's alpha of .836. 21.02% of students reported WeChat PUWF. Males utilized the WeChat friend center less than females, and females were at higher risk of PUWF, which was correlated with worse mental health. In the longitudinal prediction, regression and modeling analyses showed that apprehension of personality predicted PUWF consistently and directly, and this was partially mediated by T1 depression and T2 negative life events. Resultys suggest that females are at higher risk for PUWF. Apprehension personality has a direct and indirect effect on PUWF through recent depression and life events. The findings help to recognize individuals at risk for PUWF as well as to better prevent it, and provide suggestions as to the functional design of SNSs according to different need of users. Core tips: Utilization of SNSs is often problematic in young people. However, personal differences and deep-seated reasons in its problematic utilization has been poorly revealed. Through a longitudinal investigation, this study confirms that females are at higher risk for PUWF. Apprehension personality has a direct and indirect effect on PUWF through recent depression and life events. The findings help to recognize individuals at risk for PUWF and give theoretical evidence to the functional design of SNSs for diferent users.
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-022-03150-7.
在年轻人中，使用在线社交网站（SNS）往往存在问题。然而，很少有研究试图了解其问题使用中的个体差异和深层次原因。本研究旨在纵向探究微信朋友圈问题使用（PUWF）的长期和近期心理社会预测因素。连续两年（T1：第一年；T2：第二年）对总共433名大学生（17 - 25岁，男/女比例：389/44）进行调查，使用了卡特尔十六种人格因素问卷、青少年自评生活事件量表、社会支持量表、患者健康问卷、康纳 - 戴维森心理韧性量表，以及本研究编制的微信朋友圈问题使用量表。进行了相关性、回归和结构方程分析。编制了微信朋友圈问题使用量表，其克朗巴哈系数为0.836。21.02%的学生报告存在微信PUWF。男性使用微信朋友圈的频率低于女性，且女性出现PUWF的风险更高，这与较差的心理健康状况相关。在纵向预测中，回归和模型分析表明，忧虑性人格特质持续且直接地预测了PUWF，并且这一关系部分由T1期抑郁和T2期负面生活事件介导。结果表明，女性出现PUWF的风险更高。忧虑性人格特质通过近期的抑郁和生活事件对PUWF产生直接和间接影响。这些发现有助于识别有PUWF风险的个体，并更好地预防它，同时根据用户的不同需求为社交网站的功能设计提供建议。核心提示：在年轻人中，使用社交网站往往存在问题。然而，其问题使用中的个体差异和深层次原因尚未得到充分揭示。通过纵向调查，本研究证实女性出现PUWF的风险更高。忧虑性人格特质通过近期的抑郁和生活事件对PUWF产生直接和间接影响。这些发现有助于识别有PUWF风险的个体，并为针对不同用户的社交网站功能设计提供理论依据。
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