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Nguyen VH, Patel T. Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Learning Preferences and Perspectives of Generation Y and Z Students in Dental Education. Int J Dent Hyg 2022; 21:487-494. [PMID: 35917224 PMCID: PMC9539053 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objectives For the first time in history, the COVID‐19 pandemic required students at The University of Texas School of Dentistry (UTSD) to move to remote education. Based on a literature review, it was assumed that younger generations of students would prefer virtual teaching models over in‐classroom formats. The purpose of this study is to assess students' perspectives of remote learning during COVID‐19 in dental education relative to their generation and programme. Methods An electronic survey was administered to all UTSD dental and dental hygiene students via Qualtrics. The survey collected information on demographics, pre‐pandemic learning preferences, remote learning experiences during the pandemic, and a free response section. Descriptive statistics and Fisher's exact test were used to analyse data. Results The survey received a 60% response rate (n = 290). Over 95% of respondents belonged to Generations Y and Z. There were no significant differences in responses between generations. However, significant differences in responses between programmes arose with more dental hygiene students agreed that they liked learning in a classroom setting compared to dental students (p < 0.01). Significantly more dental students agreed that they stayed organized, were less stressed, and felt that the transition to online learning was easy compared to dental hygiene students (p < 0.01). Conclusion Although the majority of students surveyed belong to Generations Y and Z, there are still preferences for traditional, in‐person learning. Both cohorts recognized the benefits and challenges of distance learning, and the findings from this study shed light on how students are handling remote learning in dental education.
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- Vuvi H Nguyen
- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas School of Dentistry, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene, University of Texas School of Dentistry, Houston, TX, USA
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Didactic Use of Virtual Reality in Colombian Universities: Professors’ Perspective. MULTIMODAL TECHNOLOGIES AND INTERACTION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/mti6050038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This paper presents quantitative research on the perception of the didactic use of virtual reality by university professors in Colombia, with special attention to the differences according to their area of knowledge, as the main variable, and gender and digital generation, as secondary variables. The study involved 204 professors from different Colombian universities. As an instrument, a survey designed for this purpose was used with four scales that were used to measure, on a Likert scale, different dimensions involving the participants’ perception of the use of virtual reality in the classroom. The answers were analyzed statistically and the differences in the perceptions have been identified by means of parametric statistical tests according to the following: (i) area of knowledge, (ii) gender, (iii) digital generation of the participants. The results showed that the participants expressed high valuations of virtual reality, despite having intermediate or low levels of digital competence. Gaps were identified in terms of area of knowledge, gender, and digital generation (digital natives or immigrants) with respect to opinions of virtual reality and digital competence. The highest valuations of virtual reality are given by professors of Humanities, and by digital natives. It is suggested that Colombian universities implement training plans on digital competence for professors and that these plans be aimed at strengthening knowledge of virtual reality.
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Determinants of Acceptance of Weight Management Applications in Overweight and Obese Individuals: Using an Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14091968. [PMID: 35565935 PMCID: PMC9101973 DOI: 10.3390/nu14091968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Overweight and obesity carry a tremendous burden in terms of physiological and psychological comorbidities. There is a great variety of weight management applications to support weight reduction, but a systematical analysis of individuals’ needs and requirements to adopt sustaining lifestyle changes is missing so far. This study aimed to assess the acceptance of such applications and its underlying predictors in individuals with overweight/obesity. A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 439 overweight/obese individuals. Health-related internet use and acceptance of weight management applications were examined using a modified questionnaire based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The general acceptance of weight management applications was high, with significant age differences. Compared to older individuals, younger ones showed a higher acceptance. BMI was not significantly associated with acceptance. Besides psychometric data and eHealth-related data, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence proved to be significant predictors for acceptance. The total variance explanation provided by the extended UTAUT model was 61.2%. The knowledge of the influencing factors on acceptance might be useful in developing, optimizing, and establishing weight management applications. For determining acceptance and its predictors of weight management applications, the UTAUT model is a valid approach.
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Vergara-Rodríguez D, Antón-Sancho Á, Fernández-Arias P. Variables Influencing Professors' Adaptation to Digital Learning Environments during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063732. [PMID: 35329422 PMCID: PMC8951131 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This paper conducts quantitative research on the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the adaptation to digital learning environments (DLE) of a group of 908 university professors. We compared the perceptions of participants who were digital natives (born before 1980) with those of digital immigrants (born after 1980). For this purpose, a validated survey was used and the obtained responses statistically analyzed. The results show a negative correlation between pandemic stress and the digital competence of professors and their adaptation skills to digital environments, which although weak for both of the two groups compared are stronger for digital immigrants. Both self-confidence and digital competence show a positive influence on the perception of adaptation of skills to DLE, and this is weaker in digital natives. Gaps were identified by gender and area of knowledge of the participants; consequently, the need to carry out training actions for university faculty on skills linked to their digital competence in teaching is clear.
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- Diego Vergara-Rodríguez
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Catholic University of Ávila, C/Canteros, s/n, 05005 Avila, Spain;
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- Department of Mathematics and Experimental Science, Catholic University of Ávila, C/Canteros, s/n, 05005 Avila, Spain;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Catholic University of Ávila, C/Canteros, s/n, 05005 Avila, Spain;
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Shamout MD, Elayan MBH, Hamouche S, Rawashdeh AM, Elrehail H. Impact of Technostress on Withdrawal Behavior and Workplace Flourishing. INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.4018/irmj.312212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic's ripple effects on the digital work sphere have been widely recognized and debated. But little is known about how much technostress influences workers' overall well-being (i.e., workplace flourishing) during the pandemic. This paper (drawing on social roles and self-efficacy theories) investigates the effect of technostress on flourishing at work and withdrawal behavior and the contextual roles of gender, generation, and work practices. Survey data were randomly obtained from workers in various educational sectors in Saudi Arabia (n = 538) and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and multi-group moderation analysis. Accordingly, technostress positively affects work withdrawal behavior and reduces workplace flourishing. Variations in these associations were observed based on generational cohorts and work flexibility or mode. But no significant gender variations occurred. This study provides managerial insights and strategies to deal with technostress's ripple effect due to restrictions and measures provoked by the pandemic.
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Nishizaki N, Hirano D, Oishi K, Shimizu T. YouTube videos in Japanese as a source of information on nocturnal enuresis: A content-quality and reliability analysis. Pediatr Int 2022; 64:e15049. [PMID: 34747553 DOI: 10.1111/ped.15049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the quality and reliability of Japanese YouTube videos pertaining to nocturnal enuresis (NE). METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we performed a YouTube search using the keyword "Ya-nyou-shou" ('nocturnal enuresis' in Japanese). We considered the first 200 videos listed based on the YouTube default option. Videos that were irrelevant, concerned personal experiences or adult NE, had non-Japanese content, were advertisements, were duplicated, and those without audio were excluded. Video features and upload source were recorded. The Modified DISCERN, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and Global Quality Scale (GQS) scoring systems were used for analysis. Two independent pediatricians, specialists in nephrology and urology, completed the scoring. Correlation analysis was performed between video features and the three quality analysis scores. RESULTS In total, 72 videos were analyzed. The most common upload sources were physicians (40.3%) and non-physician health personnel (40.3%). The median modified DISCERN, JAMA, and GQS scores for the videos were 1 (lowest: 0; highest: 4), 2 (lowest: 1; highest: 3), and 2 (lowest: 1; highest: 4), respectively. The highest scores for video power index (VPI) were for independent users (6.43 points) and physicians (3.05 points). There were positive correlations between the VPI and video length and modified DISCERN and GQS scores. No video presenter disclosed conflicts of interest. CONCLUSIONS Most Japanese YouTube videos about NE were low quality. Healthcare experts should be encouraged to upload better quality content.
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- Naoto Nishizaki
- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Urayasu City, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Minato-ku, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Minato-ku, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Riedel M, Eisenkolb G, Amann N, Karge A, Meyer B, Tensil M, Recker F, Dobberkau AM, Riedel F, Kuschel B, Klein E. Experiences with alternative online lectures in medical education in obstetrics and gynecology during the COVID-19 pandemic—possible efficient and student-orientated models for the future? Arch Gynecol Obstet 2021; 305:1041-1053. [PMID: 34961899 PMCID: PMC8712207 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06356-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Purpose The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic posed an eminent challenge for medical teachers worldwide. Face-to-face lectures and seminars were no longer possible, and alternatives had to be found. E-learning concepts quickly emerged as the only practicable solutions and also offered the opportunity to evaluate whether traditional face-to-face lectures could be translated into an online format, independent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We offered an e-learning program consisting of lecture notes, screencasts with audio narration, and online webinars that covered topics normally taught in traditional lectures and seminars. To evaluate the learning behavior and quality of our e-learning program, we drafted a questionnaire that students completed at the end of the 2020 summer semester that had been designed to enable a comparative analysis of the different e-learning modules. Results Voluntary participation in the online courses was high. Survey analysis revealed high satisfaction with and a distinctive preference for the format, even under regular, COVID-19-independent conditions. In general, a positive appraisal of e-learning—especially as a substitute for regular lectures—was found. Students also reported higher studying efficiency. Exam results were equal to those of previous semesters. Conclusion Both acceptance of and satisfaction with our e-learning modules were high, and students displayed increased demand for this kind of e-learning format. We, therefore, conclude that e-learning offerings could serve as reasonable, efficient, student-orientated substitutes for certain medical courses, especially lectures. These curricular adaptations would correlate with the high digitalization seen in students’ everyday lives. This correlation may also hold true independent of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Maximilian Riedel
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Bonn University Hospital, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University, Munich, Germany
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Gamification and online impulse buying: The moderating effect of gender and age. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2020.102267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Nakagawa K, Yellowlees P. Inter-generational Effects of Technology: Why Millennial Physicians May Be Less at Risk for Burnout Than Baby Boomers. Curr Psychiatry Rep 2020; 22:45. [PMID: 32661817 PMCID: PMC7355130 DOI: 10.1007/s11920-020-01171-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Younger generations of physicians are using technology more fluently than previous generations. This has significant implications for healthcare as these digital natives become a majority of the population's patients, clinicians, and healthcare leaders. RECENT FINDINGS Historically, healthcare has been slow to adopt new technology. Many physicians have attributed burnout symptoms to technology-related causes like the EMR. This is partly due to policies and practices led by those who were less familiar and comfortable with using new technologies. Younger physicians will drive technological advancement and integration faster than previous generations, allowing technology to adapt more quickly to serve the needs of clinicians and patients. These changes will improve efficiency, allow more flexible working arrangements, and increase convenience for patients and physicians. The next generation of physicians will use technology to support their work and lifestyle preferences, making them more resilient to burnout than previous generations.
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- Keisuke Nakagawa
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, 2230 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis, 2230 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817 USA
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Wang HY, Sigerson L, Cheng C. Digital Nativity and Information Technology Addiction: Age cohort versus individual difference approaches. COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2018.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Wagner V, Acier D. Factor Structure Evaluation of the French Version of the Digital Natives Assessment Scale. CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING 2017; 20:195-201. [PMID: 28263688 DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2016.0438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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"Digital natives" concept defines young adults particularly familiar with emerging technologies such as computers, smartphones, or Internet. This notion is still controversial and so far, the primary identifying criterion was to consider their date of birth. However, literature highlighted the need to describe specific characteristics. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the factor structure of a French version of the Digital Natives Assessment Scale (DNAS). The sample of this study includes 590 participants from a 6-week massive open online course and from Web sites, electronic forums, and social networks. The DNAS was translated in French and then back-translated to English. A principal component analysis with orthogonal rotation followed by a confirmatory factorial analysis showed that a 15-item four-correlated component model provided the best fit for the data of our sample. Factor structure of this French-translated version of the DNAS was rather similar than those found in earlier studies. This study provides evidence of the DNAS robustness through cross-cultural and cross-generational validation. The French version of the DNAS appears to be appropriate as a quick and effective questionnaire to assess digital natives. More studies are needed to better define further features of this particular group.
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- Vincent Wagner
- Laboratoire de Psychologie des Pays de la Loire, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Nantes , Nantes, France
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- Laboratoire de Psychologie des Pays de la Loire, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Nantes , Nantes, France
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Kozak AT, Buscemi J, Hawkins MAW, Wang ML, Breland JY, Ross KM, Kommu A. Technology-based interventions for weight management: current randomized controlled trial evidence and future directions. J Behav Med 2016; 40:99-111. [PMID: 27783259 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-016-9805-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Obesity is a prevalent health care issue associated with disability, premature morality, and high costs. Behavioral weight management interventions lead to clinically significant weight losses in overweight and obese individuals; however, many individuals are not able to participate in these face-to-face treatments due to limited access, cost, and/or time constraints. Technological advances such as widespread access to the Internet, increased use of smartphones, and newer behavioral self-monitoring tools have resulted in the development of a variety of eHealth weight management programs. In the present paper, a summary of the most current literature is provided along with potential solutions to methodological challenges (e.g., high attrition, minimal participant racial/ethnic diversity, heterogeneity of technology delivery modes). Dissemination and policy implications will be highlighted as future directions for the field of eHealth weight management.
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- Andrea T Kozak
- Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, 48309, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Menlo Park, CA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Bischof-Kastner C, Kuntsche E, Wolstein J. Identifying problematic Internet users: development and validation of the Internet Motive Questionnaire for Adolescents (IMQ-A). J Med Internet Res 2014; 16:e230. [PMID: 25299174 PMCID: PMC4210952 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2014] [Revised: 08/09/2014] [Accepted: 08/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Internationally, up to 15.1% of intensive Internet use among adolescents is dysfunctional. To provide a basis for early intervention and preventive measures, understanding the motives behind intensive Internet use is important. Objective This study aims to develop a questionnaire, the Internet Motive Questionnaire for Adolescents (IMQ-A), as a theory-based measurement for identifying the underlying motives for high-risk Internet use. More precisely, the aim was to confirm the 4-factor structure (ie, social, enhancement, coping, and conformity motives) as well as its construct and concurrent validity. Another aim was to identify the motivational differences between high-risk and low-risk Internet users. Methods A sample of 101 German adolescents (female: 52.5%, 53/101; age: mean 15.9, SD 1.3 years) was recruited. High-risk users (n=47) and low-risk users (n=54) were identified based on a screening measure for online addiction behavior in children and adolescents (Online-Suchtverhalten-Skala, OSVK-S). Here, “high-risk” Internet use means use that exceeds the level of intensive Internet use (OSVK-S sum score ≥7). Results The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the IMQ-A’s 4-factor structure. A reliability analysis revealed good internal consistencies of the subscales (.71 up to .86). Moreover, regression analyses confirmed that the enhancement and coping motive groups significantly predicted high-risk Internet consumption and the OSVK-S sum score. A mixed-model ANOVA confirmed that adolescents mainly access the Internet for social motives, followed by enhancement and coping motives, and that high-risk users access the Internet more frequently for coping and enhancement motives than low-risk users. Low-risk users were primarily motivated socially. Conclusions The IMQ-A enables the assessment of motives related to adolescent Internet use and thus the identification of populations at risk. The questionnaire enables the development of preventive measures or early intervention programs, especially dealing with internal motives of Internet consumption.
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