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Problematic generalized internet use and insomnia and sleep quality in Portugue...

Introduction: The internet use entails various risks, which has led to a growing discussion about its widespread and problematic use. However, the potential repercussions of this use on individuals' insomnia and sleep quality are still not clear. Aims: To explore the relationship between Problematic Generalized Internet Use and Insomnia and Sleep Quality, in a sample of Portuguese emerging adults. Methods: 235 ...

Video game disorder, gaming patterns, and impulsivity in a sample of Portuguese...

International studies on the relationship between videogame disorder and impulsivity focus on a neurocognitive perspective, highlighting decreased brain activity in regions related to inhibitory control caused by video game disorder, leading to difficulties in decision-making and impulse inhibition. The relevance of this study is primarily based on the lack of international research on this relationship, the ve...

Effectiveness of psychological interventions in the treatment of perinatal depr...

BACKGROUND: Perinatal depression is a high prevalent mental health problem with serious consequences. Evidence about effective psychological interventions in treating perinatal depression has been increasing, but it lacks a comprehensive synthesis of findings. METHODS: A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses concerning the effectiveness of psychological interventions in treating perinatal de...

Internet use patterns and the relation between generalized problematic internet...

Internet use patterns, generalized problematic internet use, and the latter’s relation to psychological distress were explored in a sample of 503 university students (Mage = 20.25; SD = 2.75). A questionnaire about internet use patterns, the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2, and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales were answered. The students spent 5 hours online on a daily basis. The total gen...

Internet use patterns and the relation between generalized problematic internet...

Internet use patterns, generalized problematic internet use, and the latter’s relation to psychological distress were explored in a sample of 503 university students (Mage = 20.25; SD = 2.75). A questionnaire about internet use patterns, the Generalized Problematic Internet Use Scale 2, and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales were answered. The students spent 5 hours online on a daily basis. The total gen...

Ansiedade, depressão e estresse em estudantes universitários: o impacto da COVI...

A pandemia e a inerente alteração de comportamentos, a par da parca previsibilidade, geraram maior ansiedade na população. Nesse sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo analisar se os níveis de depressão, ansiedade e estresse em estudantes universitários se alteraram no período pandêmico (2020) comparativamente a períodos anteriores/normais. O estudo foi constituído por dois grupos, sendo a amostra 1 constitu...

Internet addiction or problematic internet use? Which term should be used?

Internet use has increased exponentially worldwide. Although the use itself is not negative, since it integrates several benefits, some individuals seem to show problems related to its excessive, uncontrolled, and dysfunctional use. Therefore, the interest of researchers in exploring this use, when it is excessive and unhealthy, has been growing, especially in the last two decades. However, being a subject/cons...

Generalized problematic Internet use and social anxiety and avoidance in Portug...

Introduction: The unhealthy use of Internet has been associated with a number of negative outcomes and psychosocial problems. Aim: To explore the gender differences, relations between variables and the predictive role of generalized problematic Internet use in distress / anxiety and avoidance in social situations. Methods: 176 Portuguese university students, with a mean age of 20.13 years old (SD = 1,65; range:...

Relação entre o perfecionismo e a ansiedade e evitamento em situações sociais

Introdução: Segundo o Estudo Epidemiológico Nacional de Saúde Mental publicado em 2013, Portugal apresenta uma prevalência ao longo da vida de 25,9% de perturbações de ansiedade. Objectivo: Explorar os níveis de ansiedade e evitamento em situações sociais e o papel do perfecionismo e do género na sua expressão. Métodos: 300 estudantes universitários de nacionalidade portuguesa (79,7% feminino), solteiros (99%),...

Is Positive Affect in Pregnancy Protective of Postpartum Depression?