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The purpose of this article was to determine the association of the level of smartphone addiction with working memory in university students and fluid intelligence in high school graduates. For this purpose, initial measurements were made with an adaptation of the smartphone addiction scale to measure the former, with complex scope tasks for working memory and with Raven's progressive matrices for fluid intelligence. For this purpose, a descriptive and cross-sectional study was implemented in three groups of Mexican institutions that receive a public subsidy. The sample consisted of 154 participants in total: 65 high school and 89 university students. The average age of high school students was 15.9 years, while the average age of university students was 20.9 years. Of the participants in general, 23% perceived themselves to be addicted, with the most prevalent symptoms tolerance and withdrawal syndrome, and the least prevalent being disregard for the consequences. The results indicate that there was no association between perceived addiction and working memory capacity or fluid intelligence. These findings lead to the development of new studies to determine other harmful effects on the daily lives of Mexican adolescents and young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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El creciente impacto de los videojuegos en las últimas décadas ha suscitado un notable interés científico en Educación. El objetivo del presente artículo es analizar perfiles de uso problemático de los videojuegos y su influencia en el rendimiento académico y en los procesos de toma de decisiones. Se contó con 665 estudiantes de 9 universidades españolas, en edades comprendidas entre 18 y 58 años. Se realizó un análisis univariante de varianza ANOVA para analizar posibles diferencias entre el alumnado que juega a videojuegos y el que no, según el rendimiento académico y los factores de toma de decisiones. Además, se realizó un análisis jerárquico de clúster con los factores del cuestionario de experiencias relacionadas con los videojuegos y un análisis univariante de varianzas con los perfiles en función del rendimiento académico y los factores de toma de decisiones. Los resultados mostraron que los alumnos universitarios que no jugaban obtenían un mayor rendimiento académico que los jugadores. Se observó, además, tres perfiles respecto al uso de videojuegos: alto uso problemático de los videojuegos, uso problemático moderado de los videojuegos y bajo uso problemático de los videojuegos. Se advirtieron diferencias significativas en cuanto al rendimiento académico y el proceso de toma de decisiones, estos resultados muestran que a mayor uso problemático menor rendimiento académico y mayor patrón inadecuado en el proceso de toma de decisiones.

Objective: The misuse of prescription psychotropic drugs is a major health problem. One of the most exposed groups to the use of these substances is people with a severe mental illness. The aim of this review is to assess the prevalence and risk factors of problematic use of psychoactive prescription drugs in patients with SMI. Method: A systematic review was conducted following a PRISMA protocol through the scientific databases PubMed, Web Of Science, SCOPUS, ProquestPsycho and PsycInfo. The review was conducted from January 2011 to December 2021. Information on the misuse of prescribed psychotropic drugs and the levels of dependence generated in the severe mental illness population was examined. Results: A total of 477 studies were identified, and 5 were selected according to the established criteria. Between 26% and 48.7% of patients with severe mental illness misuse prescribed psychotropic drugs and develop dependence. Other drug use problems, having a history of benzodiazepine prescription, perceive drug use as essential, prolonged use, impulsivity and self-harm behaviors were shown as risk factors for developing misuse of prescribed psychotropic drugs. Conclusions: The severe mental illness population lives with several factors that make them vulnerable to the risk of developing misuse of prescribed psychoactive substances. Future studies are needed, since the current evidence is limited, and does not delve into the effects and treatment of misuse of prescribed psychotropic drugs in these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objetivo: examinar las implicaciones del uso problemático y la adicción a las redes sociales en la salud mental de los adolescentes. Metodología: se llevó a cabo una revisión sistemática de la literatura publicada en los últimos cinco años (2018-2023) sobre la adicción a las redes sociales en adolescentes. Esta revisión permitió identificar un total de 778 artículos, de los cuales solo 37 cumplían con los criterios de selección establecidos y fueron incluidos en la investigación. Resultados: los resultados revelaron que el instrumento de medición más utilizado y de gran aplicación en este campo fue el cuestionario de Adicción a las Redes Sociales, especialmente en América Latina. Se encontró que el uso problemático de las redes sociales por parte de los adolescentes tiene diversas implicaciones en lo físico, lo psicológico y lo social. Discusiones: en general, los autores están de acuerdo en que el uso excesivo de las redes sociales puede tener impactos negativos en la salud física y mental de las personas. Sin embargo, hay diferencias en cuanto a si este comportamiento debe considerarse una adicción o simplemente un uso excesivo. Conclusiones: los estudios coinciden en que las redes sociales están diseñadas para captar y retener la atención de los usuarios, lo cual puede generar problemas en la salud física, psicológica y social, especialmente en los adolescentes. Estos resultados demuestran la importancia de abordar este fenómeno y desarrollar estrategias efectivas de prevención y tratamiento para proteger la salud mental de los adolescentes.

The problematic use of the Smartphone in adolescence is one of the main educational and social problems of today. In order to deepen this analysis, the following objectives were formulated: 1) Describe behaviors that indicate problematic use of the Smartphone; 2) Analyze the relationship between the frequency of use of the Smartphone and the indicators of problematic use; 3) Analyze the relationship between family supervision and indicators of problematic use of the Smartphone; 4) Analyze the predictors of technological stress. The sample consisted of 1,101 participants. A non-experimental survey-type quantitative design was chosen. A descriptive analysis was carried out and contingency tables, Chi Square, Cramer's V and Linear Regression analysis were used. The results showed that more than 30% of those surveyed stay up late using their mobile phones, 1 in 10 feel stressed if they do not receive messages or calls, and another 30% consider it easier to relate via the Internet. It concludes by emphasizing that the high frequency of use of the Smartphone causes imbalances in rest, irritability and stress levels in young people, while family supervision reduces the risks of suffering them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The level of risk of consumption is established from the exposure that a person has to certain risk factors or individual, family, or social characteristics, which enable or increase the consumption of psychoactive substances (PAS). Objective: The purpose of this study was to relate the level of risk of PAS consumption with the problematic use of video games and social networks, in order to establish their possible role as social risk factors. Method: A quantitative study was carried out with a non-experimental cross-sectional design of descriptive correlational scope with the participation of 736 students. The sociodemographic questionnaire, ASSIST 3,1 screening test, social network addiction questionnaire - ARS and the Video Game Related Experiences Questionnaire - CERV were used as data collection instruments. Results: It was found Some results suggest greater exposure to the consumption of alcoholic substances, tobacco derivatives, cannabis derivatives and higher levels in the problematic use of social networks and video games. Conclusions: From what was found, the evidence points to the fact that increased risk does not depend on family typology, contrary to what happens with sex, in turn the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, inhalants, sedatives and opiates depend on variations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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El avance y desarrollo de las tecnologías digitales ha provocado que el smartphone sea ya parte integrante de la existencia humana. Esto resulta particularmente evidente entre las generaciones más jóvenes, quienes lo utilizan frecuentemente en casi todas las facetas de su vida. No obstante, el consumo desproporcionado y desequilibrado de este tipo de dispositivos puede llegar a generar un grave impacto en su bienestar físico y mental. Esto, unido a las elevadas tasas de empleo de este colectivo, provoca que en ocasiones su uso sea catalogado como dependiente y adictivo. Sin embargo, la adicción al teléfono móvil sigue siendo debatida entre la comunidad científica. Por ello, este estudio se propuso identificar el perfil de utilización del alumnado universitario respecto al smartphone y determinar si este es problemático. En la investigación participaron 350 estudiantes del 1er curso de los Grados de Magisterio en Educación Infantil y Primaria de la Universidad de Alicante (España). Todos ellos cumplimentaron un cuestionario sobre esta temática. Los datos se procesaron con el programa de análisis estadístico SPSS versión 25, con el que se realizó un estudio descriptivo. Los resultados indican que, si bien en ocasiones el smartphone se convierte en un medio para evitar la soledad, la mayoría de participantes presentaba un patrón de consumidor habitual, vinculado a otros usuarios o redes. Por tanto, desde la perspectiva del alumnado universitario, el uso de este tipo de dispositivos no puede ser calificado de dependiente o adictivo. Por ello, y a la vista de sus potencialidades para el aprendizaje, se concluye subrayando la necesidad de integrarlo en las aulas universitarias, pero previendo los riesgos que su uso excesivo puede ocasionar.

In today's society, ICTs have become essential tools and supports in the daily life of adolescents, being present in all areas of their lives. They can make optimal use of them, but also an irresponsible or problematic use, especially in a stage of high vulnerability such as adolescence. To further examine the study of this social and educational problem, the following objectives are proposed: 1) to validate a dimension of an instrument on the problematic use of mobile phones, video games and the Internet; 2) to validate a dimension of a scale on social skills; 3) to describe the effect of problematic mobile phone use and video games on social skills and 4) to describe the effect of problematic mobile phone use and video games on academic performance. A sample of 195 participants from southern Spain (Murcia) was selected. A quantitative, non-experimental, survey type research design was used. The reliability and construct validity of the instrument were calculated and descriptive statistics were performed. The instrument achieved good reliability (α = .841 ICT dimension); (α = .781 social skills dimension). Regarding the construct validity, a 6-factor model was reached that explains 64.27% of the variance, (KMO = .813; Sig <.005 ICT dimension); (KMO = .554; Sig <.005 social skills dimension), in the same way, ICTs are pointed out as mediators of academic performance and social skills. The study concludes by pointing to the Ud-TIC as a valid and reliable instrument. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technological advances and the rapid increase in internet access in recent years have allowed the video game industry to greatly expand its appeal, attracting the attention and interest of many teenagers in particular, however, many professionals have highlighted the potential dangers that can cause problematic use. In this sense, the objective of this research was to estimate the prevalence of problematic video games use (PVGU) in Peruvian adolescents and to determine the sociodemographic variables associated with said prevalence. The research approach was quantitative, the design was non-experimental and the type was cross-sectional descriptive. The sample consisted of 331 students to whom the Internet Gaming Addiction Scale was applied, an instrument with adequate levels of validity and reliability. Subsequently, the answers were systematized and analyzed using SPSS® version 25 software. According to the results, there was a low prevalence of problematic video game use in the participating adolescents (14.2%) and it was determined that some sociodemographic variables such as sex, area of residence and type of educational institution were significantly associated (p<0.05) with said prevalence. Therefore, it is imperative to develop psychoeducational programs aimed mainly at students who use video games excessively in order to reduce their dependence and frequency of use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Smartphone usage can become problematic when individuals have difficulties in emotional regulation. To clarify risk factors for problematic smartphone usage, the study had three objectives: To analyze the effect of emotional intelligence and attachment dimensions on smartphone usage; to evaluate differences by types and styles of attachment in problematic smartphone usage; to explore the roles of sex and age. For this purpose, the Smartphone Dependency and Addiction Scale, the Wong &c Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, and the Adult Attachment Questionnaire were used. The study included 552 young adults (M = 21.79, SD = 2.66; 74.1% women) selected by purposive sampling, and classified in Generation Z and Millennials. The results showed that low awareness of one's emotions (emotional intelligence), poor self-esteem and need for approval, hostile conflict resolution, rancor, and possessiveness (attachment) predicted problematic smartphone usage. Furthermore, insecure type of attachment and negative styles such as fearfulness were closely related to smartphone addiction. Sex had some explanatory power with respect to device use, with women showing higher levels of problematic smartphone usage. In conclusion, the findings support the importance of the secure and positive attachment system, and being able to evaluate and regulate one's own emotions for preventing problematic smartphone use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technologies facilitate communication and interaction, and influence behaviour and attitudes. However, they can have a negative impact when they interfere with everyday activities that have an impact on mental, physical and social health. The objective of the study was to analyse the relationship between problematic use Facebook, experiential avoidance and components of the biopsychosocial theory. This study was of a correlational type with a non-experimental cross-sectional design. A total of 677 young Colombians participated, who voluntarily filled out the socio-demographic data questionnaires, the Acceptance and Action-II scale (AAQ-II) and the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS). The results show that men present more problematic use of the social network and scored higher on the abstinence and conflict components. A significant positive relationship was found between problematic use, experiential avoidance, and all components of the biopsychosocial theory. In conclusion, the experiential avoidance contributes to the understanding of the problematic use Facebook from the functional analysis and the biopsychosocial theory orients in the identification of the addictive symptomatology, these findings allow to direct future interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Dado el gran auge del uso de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) por parte del colectivo juvenil resulta de interés el análisis de los patrones disfuncionales y de su potencialidad adictiva. El objetivo de este trabajo consiste en explorar las relaciones entre el uso problemático de internet y factores de riesgo como la impulsividad, así como analizar las diferencias en conflictos intra e interpersonales asociados en función del género y la edad. Han participado 240 adolescentes y jóvenes (124 mujeres y 116 hombres) con edades comprendidas entre los 15 y 22 años (X= 18.075; DT= 2.36), estudiantes del Principado de Asturias (España). En relación con la posible existencia de usos problemáticos de internet resulta atribuible al 11.25% de los adolescentes frente a un 88.75% que muestran un uso controlado. Respecto a las diferencias en función del género y de la edad no han resultado significativas. Se ha hallado que la baja autoestima y la impulsividad cognitiva y no planeada predicen con mayor probabilidad el uso desadaptativo de internet. Presentar mayor propensión a tomar decisiones rápidas, así como mostrar más interés en las tomas de decisiones presentes que futuras, aumentan las probabilidades de puntuar más alto en conflictos interpersonales asociados al uso problemático de internet. Se discuten las implicaciones de tales hallazgos. Palabras clave: uso problemático, Internet, autoestima, impulsividad, adolescentes.

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The intensive use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) especially occurs in adolescents and youth population. This use can have negative consequences that should be considered. The aim of this study was to explore the general and problematic uses of the most popular ICTs among adolescents from Alicante (Spain): Internet, mobile phone and video games. The sample consisted of 319 adolescents between 12 and 18 y/o. Instruments: Questionnaires of experiences related to Internet, mobile and video games (CERI, CERM and CERV) which assess the possible addiction to these new technologies; ad hoc measures to evaluate the frequency of use. The results show that around 10% of the sample presents high scores in problematic use of each ICT. At least, the 2.2% of the sample presents simultaneous problematic use in two media. Problematic Internet use (PIU) remains constant with age, problematic mobile phone (PMP) use increases, and the problematic use of video games is reduced (PVG). There are higher percentages of PIU and PVG, and slightly higher rate of PMP among girls. These data represent a first approach to the phenomenon of the problematic use of ICTs, which suggests the necessity of more specific studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. This theoretical review's work means to provide an actual view about an emergent phenomenon of the 21st Century: Information and Communications Technology (ICT), into the context of problematic Social Networking Service use (SNS). It has been considered risk factors, which affect the vulnerability to develop this disorder such as lack of social skills, social anxiety (SA), low self-esteem (SE) and five personality traits. Objective. To know how the problematic use of Social Networks 2.0 affects two psychosocial variables of interest: self-esteem and social skills, based on a bibliographical review of the aforementioned problem during the last decade. Methodology. Retrospective ex-post study with a bibiographic analysis based on published scientific articles about the object of study between 2005 and 2016, according to several inclusion criteria. Results. The results showed that those digital natives who have lack of social skills, SA, and low SE prefer online social interaction to satisfy their psychosocial needs and present risks of negative interference in their daily lives. Regarding netizens with social anxiety and deficit HH.SS. SRS express a preference for reasons of self-presentation and characteristic compensation of the need for acceptance and belonging to a group. Conclusions. There are still many inconsistencies in the association between pathological use of SRS and the investigated variables, hence the convenience to deepen their comprehensive study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

WhatsApp for smartphones is a well-known tool that allows us to communicate through instant messaging with other people. The novelty of this sort of app has made psychologial research and practice to be worried about the possible negative psychological consequences, especially in adolescents. The aim of this article is to examine the relationship between the problematic use of WhatsApp and personality and anxiety in adolescents. The sample was a group of 272 participants with ages between 12 and 17 years from the province of Alicante (Spain). The questionnaires of anxiety (STAIC), personality (TIPI) and problematic use of WhatsApp (CERW, CERM adapted) were administered to consented public schools. Results showed 6% exceeds two standard deviation the mean problematic use of WhatsApp. Besides, we discovered significant differences of the personality characterises and anxiety between men and women. The men had negative correlation with emotional stability and affability, while women had negative correlation with emotional stability and age, both genders had positive correlation with anxiety. This study highlights the need to consider variables such as gender, personality traits and anxiety in the prevention of the problematic use of Smartphone in the adolescence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study is to analyze the relationships between maladaptive use of Internet and mobile phone and various imbalances in social skills, stress management, selfesteem and life satisfaction, and to explore differences in such uses/abuses according to socio demographic variables, such as gender and age. To do this, using a two-stage sampling of convenience with intra-group randomized downsampling, was selected 200 students (104 boys and 96 girls) aged between 12 and 17 years (M = 14.34; DT = 1.637) enrolled in several secondary schools in Principado de Asturias (Spain). According to the results, it has been found that the imbalances in stress management skills predict the most likely to misuse in both technologies. Also, difficulties in managing stress and lack of communication skills, predict problematic uses of Internet -related compulsive habits, self control problems and conflicts generated by feelings. It was confirmed that girls and older adolescents suffer more problems related to mobile phone use problematic. The implications of such problematic uses are discussed and abounds in the desirability of promoting prevention and psychosocial intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although network usage is a generalized and beneficial phenomenon in a lot of ways, there are an increasing number of studies which warn off the psychological and behavioral consequences associated with problematic internet use. Despite the amount of literature existent about this topic there has been few attempts in order to identify related variables and to develop explicative models. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between Problematic Internet Use and different variables (sociodemographic, the role of the parents, usage habits, academic performance and consequences of inappropriate internet use). To do this, we selected a sample which involved a total of 1709 Compulsory Secondary School students from de province of A Coruña whose ages ranged between 11 and 17 years. Results not only show that a 26.6% of the sample has a Problematic Internet Use, but being female and having parents which don't use Internet may constitute risk factors. It has also been found that Problematic Internet Use is related with a lower academic performance and a greater presence of physical and psychosocial symptoms, presumably consequence of the inadequate Internet use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The objective of this paper is to develop and validate an instrument to assess the problematic use of new technologies (NT) in youth and adolescents. After the pilot study, an initial questionnaire of 35 items was developed. The questionnaire was applied to a sample of 2747 students from 5th grade to 5th university degree. Results from the analysis of reliability (Cronbach Alpha) point in all cases (full scale and subscales) values higher than .70. The appropriate analyses were conducted to establish convergent, clinical and construct validity. The final results point to the convenience to reducing the questionnaire to 26 items. The factorial structure point to seven factors, one for each considered NT (Internet, video games, mobile and television), plus other three, which grouped similar behaviour in the various NT. The suitability of the questionnaire is discusses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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