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Alexithymia and Problematic Mobile Phone Use: A Moderated Mediation Model
1School of Fundamental Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|October 12, 2020
Summary
Alexithymia directly and indirectly increases problematic mobile phone use. Mindfulness facets, particularly acting with awareness, partially mediate this link, with observing moderating the effect.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Mental Health
Background:
- Alexithymia is linked to problematic mobile phone use.
- The role of mindfulness facets in this relationship remains unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the mediating role of mindfulness facets in the alexithymia-problematic mobile phone use relationship.
- Examine the moderating effect of mindfulness facets on this association.
Main Methods:
- A moderated mediation model was used.
- 901 Chinese undergraduate students completed questionnaires on alexithymia, problematic mobile phone use, and mindfulness facets.
- Statistical analyses controlled for age and sex.
Main Results:
- Alexithymia positively predicted problematic mobile phone use directly and indirectly.
- The mindfulness facet of acting with awareness partially mediated this relationship negatively.
- The mindfulness facet of observing moderated the association between alexithymia and acting with awareness.
Conclusions:
- Mindfulness facets, specifically acting with awareness, play a significant role in the link between alexithymia and problematic mobile phone use.
- Observing further influences this relationship, highlighting the complex interplay of these psychological constructs.
- Findings advance understanding of the mechanisms involved and the potential benefits of mindfulness skills.
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