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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2024

Social anxiety mediates between victimization experiences and internet addiction among adolescents: results from propensity score matching.

Jianwei Wu, Hui Wang, Xiang Li, Iat Kio Van, Xuebin Xie, Ching Han Pang

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Jianwei WuKiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Complexo de Cuidados de Saúde das Ilhas - Edifício do Instituto de Enfermagem Kiang Wu de Macau, Avenida do Hospital das Ilhas no. 447, Macao, Macao SAR, China.
Hui WangKiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Complexo de Cuidados de Saúde das Ilhas - Edifício do Instituto de Enfermagem Kiang Wu de Macau, Avenida do Hospital das Ilhas no. 447, Macao, Macao SAR, China.
Xiang LiKiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Complexo de Cuidados de Saúde das Ilhas - Edifício do Instituto de Enfermagem Kiang Wu de Macau, Avenida do Hospital das Ilhas no. 447, Macao, Macao SAR, China.
Iat Kio VanKiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Complexo de Cuidados de Saúde das Ilhas - Edifício do Instituto de Enfermagem Kiang Wu de Macau, Avenida do Hospital das Ilhas no. 447, Macao, Macao SAR, China.
Xuebin XieKiang Wu Hospital, Macau, Macao SAR, China.
Ching Han PangKiang Wu Hospital, Macau, Macao SAR, China.

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Background: Previous research has indicated that Victimization Experiences (VE) may be linked to a heightened likelihood of developing psychological symptoms and Internet Addiction (IA) among adolescents. However, the precise mechanism through which VE contributes to IA in adolescents remains uncertain. This study aimed to investigate whether Social Anxiety (SA) serves as a mediation between VE and IA, utilizing the framework of General Strain Theory. Methods: A cross-sectional survey among 11 middle schools or high schools in Macao was conducted from October to December 2022. Respondents in the victimized group and non-victimized group were 1:1 paired using Propensity Score Matching (PSM) to control the potential confounding factors. Results: A total of 1,089 questionnaires were valid for analysis and 311 pairs were generated through PSM. Respondents in the victimized group reported significantly higher IA than those in non-victimized group (23.5% vs. 12.5%, Conclusion: This study revealed the potential mediation effect of SA on the link between VE and IA. By acknowledging the mediating influence of SA, researchers and practitioners can develop more accurate and effective strategies to mitigate Internet Addiction among adolescents.

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adolescentsinternet addictionpropensity score matchingsocial anxietyvictimization experiences

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