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Associations between adolescent problematic short-form video use and academic engagement: Longitudinal and network
Shuang Li1, Ningning Feng1,2, Lijuan Cui1,2
1Shanghai Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Psychological Crisis Intervention, Institute of Brain and Education Innovation, the School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Summary
Problematic short-form video use negatively impacts adolescent academic engagement, and vice versa. Interventions targeting academic participation and video use salience can improve engagement.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Adolescent problematic short-form video use is rising.
- Concerns exist about its impact on academic engagement.
- Understanding the bidirectional relationship is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the longitudinal, bidirectional relationship between problematic short-form video use and academic engagement in adolescents.
- To identify mediating mechanisms and key factors influencing this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Study 1: Three-wave longitudinal survey (N=1227 at baseline) using random intercept cross-lagged panel models.
- Study 2: Two-wave longitudinal survey (N=898 at baseline) using cross-lagged network analysis.
- Measures included problematic short-form video use, academic engagement (behavioral, emotional), goal focus, and specific engagement/use facets.
Main Results:
- Problematic short-form video use and academic engagement showed a negative bidirectional relationship over time.
- Goal focus mediated the negative impact of video use on academic engagement.
- Key nodes identified: academic participation influenced video use; curiosity was affected by video use; loss of control was affected by engagement; behavioral salience influenced engagement.
Conclusions:
- Problematic short-form video use and academic engagement exert reciprocal negative influences.
- Interventions should focus on enhancing academic participation and addressing the behavioral salience of short-form video use.
- Findings offer insights into mechanisms for improving adolescent academic outcomes amidst digital media challenges.
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