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The relationships between self-efficacy, internet addiction and shame.
Giuseppe Craparo1, Roberta Messina1, Sergio Severino1
1Kore University of Enna, Enna, Italy.
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
|July 19, 2014
Summary
Shame significantly predicts Internet addiction (IAD) in college students. Understanding this link is crucial for addressing problematic internet use among young adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Internet addiction (IAD) is a prevalent mental health concern among adolescents and young adults.
- Understanding the psychological factors contributing to IAD is essential for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between shame, self-efficacy, and Internet addiction.
- To determine if shame and self-efficacy predict Internet addiction in a college student population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 670 college students (aged 18-36).
- Utilized the Experience of Shame Scale, Perceived Social Self-Efficacy Scale, Perceived Self-Efficacy in Handling Negative Emotions Scales, and the Internet Addiction Test.
- Employed multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVA), Pearson's correlation, and linear regression analysis.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between Internet addiction and shame.
- Shame emerged as a significant predictor of Internet addiction.
- Self-efficacy measures did not show a significant predictive relationship in this analysis.
Conclusions:
- Shame is a key psychological factor associated with Internet addiction.
- Interventions targeting shame may be beneficial in managing and preventing Internet addiction.
- Further research is warranted to explore the nuances of self-efficacy and shame in the context of IAD.
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