Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Volume 19, Issue 15, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159592
Keywords
psychological inflexibility; distress-driven impulsivity; problematic internet use; negative urgency; compulsivity
Funding
- Monash University
- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) [APP1117188]
- Australian Research Council (ARC)
- Australian Defense Science and Technology (DST)
- Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS)
- Wellcome Trust Clinical Fellowship [110049/Z/15/Z, 110049/Z/15/A]
- National Health and Medical Research Council [APP1162031]
- Fourth Military Medical University [2021JSTS30]
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPq) [302526/2018-8]
- Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, (FAPERJ) [CNE E-26/203.052/2017]
- D'Or Institute of Research and Education (IDOR)
- Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES)
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This study examined whether distress-driven impulsivity and psychological flexibility interactively contribute to problematic internet use. The findings suggest that psychological inflexibility moderates the association between distress-driven impulsivity and problematic internet use.
Background: Problematic internet use is receiving increasing attention in the addiction field, yet the mechanisms driving such behaviours remain unclear. Previous research has shown that impulsivity- and compulsivity-related constructs may interactively contribute to a range of problematic behaviours. The current study examined whether distress-driven impulsivity and psychological flexibility may interactively contribute to problematic internet use, which has not been addressed in prior literature. Method: Two hundred and one participants completed an online survey. Bootstrapped moderation analysis was conducted to examine the collected data on distress-driven impulsivity, psychological flexibility, and their interaction in relation to problematic internet use. Results: The interaction between distress-driven impulsivity and psychological flexibility was significantly related to problematic internet use. Simple slope tests confirmed that distress-driven impulsivity was associated with problematic internet use among individuals with low flexibility levels. Conclusions: Our findings highlight the moderating role of psychological inflexibility in the association between distress-driven impulsivity and problematic internet use. Prevention and/or early interventions for problematic internet use should consider targeting psychological inflexibility and distress-driven impulsivity.
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