ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
The Moderating Role of Psychological Flexibility on the Association between Distress-Driven Impulsivity and Problematic Internet Use.
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- The Mediating Role of Psychological Inflexibility in the Relationship Between Social Appearance Anxiety and Problematic Social Media Use Among Adolescents.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Internet addiction and psychological inflexibility in young adults: a parallel mediation analysis of alexithymia facets within an I-PACE framework.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Psychological flexibility and stigma in chronic pain: a cross-sectional study of healthcare professionals in the UK.Pain management · 2025Article
- Transdiagnostic Compulsivity Traits in Problematic Use of the Internet Among UK Residents: Cross-Sectional Network Analysis Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Cognitive inflexibility moderates the relationship between relief-driven drinking motives and alcohol use.Addictive behaviors reports · 2024Article
- Examining the unique relationships between problematic use of the internet and impulsive and compulsive tendencies: network approach.BJPsych open · 2024Article
- Bridging the links between Big Five personality traits and problematic smartphone use: A network analysis.Journal of behavioral addictions · 2023Article
- Wellbeing, social media addiction and coping strategies among Chilean adolescents during the pandemic.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- Influence of psychological inflexibility and mindfulness on hypersexuality and sexual satisfaction in a Spanish sample.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundProblematic 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.
methodTwo 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.
resultsThe 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.
conclusionsOur 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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