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Published on: September 27, 2020
Distinct roles of specific metacognitive beliefs in adolescent problematic mobile phone use: A Cross-Lagged panel
Lingfeng Gao1, Xiaoru Zhu1, Gabriele Caselli2
1Intelligent Laboratory of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Crisis Intervention of Zhejiang Province, School of Psychology, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
Abstract:
Problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) among adolescents is increasingly recognized as a significant behavioral health concern. Previous studies have found general metacognitive beliefs can positively predict PMPU. However, the longitudinal relationship between specific metacognitive beliefs and addictive behaviors has not been fully explored. This study aimed to explore the longitudinal relationship between metacognitions about mobile phone use, metacognitions about desire thinking, and PMPU among adolescents using cross-lagged panel network analysis. A sample of 993 adolescents were surveyed at two points over six months. Findings indicated that negative metacognitions about mobile phone use and positive metacognitions about desire thinking emerged as two prominent bridge nodes. Negative metacognitions about mobile phone use were strongly associated with withdrawal and relapse symptoms, while positive metacognitions about desire thinking correlated with tolerance and relapse. These results suggest that interventions aimed at addressing PMPU should consider the distinct impacts of different metacognitive beliefs and tailor their approaches accordingly.
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