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ArticleBJPsych open2024

Examining the unique relationships between problematic use of the internet and impulsive and compulsive tendencies: network approach.

Chang Liu, Kristian Rotaru, Lei Ren, Samuel R Chamberlain, Erynn Christensen, Mary-Ellen Brierley, Karyn Richardson, Rico S C Lee, Rebecca Segrave, Jon E Grant and 9 more

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Chang LiuBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0324-8151
Kristian RotaruBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia; and Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia.
Lei RenMilitary Medical Psychology Section, Logistics University of the People's Armed Police Force, Tianjin, China; and China and Military Mental Health Services and Research Centre, Tianjin, China.
Samuel R ChamberlainDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Southampton, UK; and Southern Gambling Clinic and Specialist Clinic for Impulsive/Compulsive Disorders, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7014-8121
Erynn ChristensenBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.
Mary-Ellen BrierleyBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia; and Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1732-2260
Karyn RichardsonBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.
Rico S C LeeMelbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia.
Rebecca SegraveBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.
Jon E GrantDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Chicago, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7784-7021
Edouard KayayanBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.
Sam HughesBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.
Leonardo F FontenelleObsessive, Compulsive, and Anxiety Spectrum Research Program, Institute of Psychiatry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and D'Or Institute for Research and Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9075-8226
Amelia LoweBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.
Chao SuoBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.
René FreichelDepartment of Psychology, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9478-0575
Reinout W WiersAddiction Development and Psychopathology (ADAPT) Laboratory, Department of Psychology, and Centre for Urban Mental Health, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Murat YücelBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.
Lucy AlbertellaBrainPark, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBoth impulsivity and compulsivity have been identified as risk factors for problematic use of the internet (PUI). Yet little is known about the relationship between impulsivity, compulsivity and individual PUI symptoms, limiting a more precise understanding of mechanisms underlying PUI.

aimsThe current study is the first to use network analysis to (a) examine the unique association among impulsivity, compulsivity and PUI symptoms, and (b) identify the most influential drivers in relation to the PUI symptom community.

methodWe estimated a Gaussian graphical model consisting of five facets of impulsivity, compulsivity and individual PUI symptoms among 370 Australian adults (51.1% female, mean age = 29.8, s.d. = 11.1). Network structure and bridge expected influence were examined to elucidate differential associations among impulsivity, compulsivity and PUI symptoms, as well as identify influential nodes bridging impulsivity, compulsivity and PUI symptoms.

resultsResults revealed that four facets of impulsivity (i.e. negative urgency, positive urgency, lack of premeditation and lack of perseverance) and compulsivity were related to different PUI symptoms. Further, compulsivity and negative urgency were the most influential nodes in relation to the PUI symptom community due to their highest bridge expected influence.

conclusionsThe current findings delineate distinct relationships across impulsivity, compulsivity and PUI, which offer insights into potential mechanistic pathways and targets for future interventions in this space. To realise this potential, future studies are needed to replicate the identified network structure in different populations and determine the directionality of the relationships among impulsivity, compulsivity and PUI symptoms.

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Compulsivityimpulsivitynetwork analysisproblematic use of the internet (PUI)

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PMID38721785
PMCPMC11094446

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