Longitudinal Effects of Excessive Smartphone Use on Stress and Loneliness: The Moderating Role of Self-Disclosure

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作者
Karsay, Kathrin [1 ,2 ]
Schmuck, Desiree [1 ,3 ]
Matthes, Joerg [1 ]
Stevic, Anja [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Vienna, Dept Commun, Wahringer Str 29, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
[2] Katholieke Univ Leuven, Fac Social Sci, Sch Mass Commun Res, Leuven, Belgium
[3] Ludwig Maximilians Univ Munchen, Dept Media & Commun, Munich, Germany
关键词
smartphone use; excessive use; stress; loneliness; self-disclosure; MOBILE SOCIAL MEDIA; PROBLEMATIC INTERNET; LIFE EVENTS; PHONE USE; ADDICTION; NETWORKING; FACEBOOK; ONLINE; USAGE; DEPRESSION;
D O I
10.1089/cyber.2019.0255
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
The present study investigates how excessive smartphone use predicts users' stress and loneliness while taking the moderating role of online self-disclosure into account. We conducted a two-wave panel survey with a quota sample of smartphone users (n = 461 at time 2 [T2]). We found no direct effects of excessive smartphone use on stress or loneliness. However, our results showed that online self-disclosure moderates the postulated relationships. That is, excessive smartphone use (time 1 [T1]) predicts increased stress (T2), for those smartphone users who do engage in little online self-disclosure. However, for those who communicate their feelings, anxieties, and problems online, excessive smartphone use (T1) can even reduce loneliness (T2) and relieve stress (T2).
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页码:706 / 713
页数:8
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