Social Exclusion and Short Video Addiction: The Mediating Role of Boredom and Self-Control
Zhang Y, Bu R, Li X
Psychology research and behavior management · 20 citations
How it was studied
- Design
- Cross-sectional study (classified by our AI screen)
- Studied in
- People
- Main outcome
- Health markers and function
Who paid for it
- Funding
- Independent funding
- University or hospital
- Hebei Normal University
Based on 1 listed funder(s) and full-text disclosure statement.
Publication
- Published
- 2024-05-01 · Psychol Res Behav Manag · vol. Volume 17 · pp. 2195–2203
- Publisher
- Dove Medical Press
- Cited
- 35 citations · more than 98% of similar papers · 7.6× the field average
- Impact
- Top 10% most cited in its field
- References
- 30 works
- Access
- Open access (journal) · CC-BY-NC
- Research areas
- Mind wandering and attention · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Keywords
- short video addiction, social exclusion, boredom proneness, self-control, university students, behavioral addiction, I-PACE model, peer rejection, mental health literacy
3 authors
From CN
- Yali ZhangHebei Normal University
- Ruohan BuHebei Normal University
- Xiaoli LiZhengzhou Normal University
Abstract
Background
Short video apps are very popular among Chinese college students, and some students even rely on them. Most of the current research has focused only on Internet addiction and has seldom focused on the phenomenon of short video addiction. Its influencing factors and formation mechanism are worth exploring.
Objective
This study aimed to explore the relationship between social exclusion and short video addiction among college students and the mediating roles of boredom and self-control.
Methods
This study adopted a multistage investigation and investigated 532 college students (39% male; mean age 19.32 ± 1.23 years) with a social exclusion scale, boredom proneness scale, self-control scale, and short video addiction scale. The mediating effect was tested with Process 3.1.
Results
The results showed that social exclusion has a positive predictive effect on college student's short video addiction. The impact of social exclusion on college student's short video addiction was mediated by boredom and self-control, and the chained mediation of boredom and self-control.
Conclusion
Theoretically, this study modified the I-PACE model, indicating that personal and distant social factors should be considered in individuals with behavioral addictions, such as short video addiction. Practically, the results suggested that schools should reduce peer rejection and improve students' mental health literacy to reduce boredom and enhance self-control, thus effectively preventing short video addiction.
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