articleInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthMar 13, 2020GOLD OA

Relationships between Severity of Internet Gaming Disorder, Severity of Problematic Social Media Use, Sleep Quality and Psychological Distress

HYHiu Yan WongHYHoi Yi MoMNMarc N. PotenzaMNMung Ni Monica ChanWMWai Man Lau

Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Yale University · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Internet gaming and social media use are prevalent and integral to many people’s lives. However, excessive engagement in either could lead to negative health impacts. This study aimed to investigate relationships between severities of internet gaming disorder (IGD) and problematic social media use (operationalized as social media addiction; SMA) with sleep quality and psychological distress among young adults. A cross-sectional study with snowball sampling was conducted among Hong Kong university students in 2019. All participants (n = 300; mean (SD) age = 20.89 (1.48); 122 males (40.67%)) responded to an online survey that included Chinese versions of the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short Form (IGDS9-SF),…

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  • Clinical psychology
  • Psychology
  • Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
  • Anxiety
  • Loneliness
  • Perceived Stress Scale
  • Social media
  • Distress
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • No poverty
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