Using the Internet to Cope With Emotional Problems: The Role of
Preference of Online Communication in Adolescents Across 18
Countries

J 2026

Using the Internet to Cope With Emotional Problems: The Role of Preference of Online Communication in Adolescents Across 18 Countries

GORZIG, Anke; Marie JAROŇ BEDROŠOVÁ a Raffaella M. MILANI

Základní údaje

Originální název

Using the Internet to Cope With Emotional Problems: The Role of Preference of Online Communication in Adolescents Across 18 Countries

Autoři

GORZIG, Anke; Marie JAROŇ BEDROŠOVÁ a Raffaella M. MILANI

Vydání

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, HOBOKEN, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2026, 0036-5564

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Obor

50101 Psychology

Stát vydavatele

Spojené státy

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

article - open access

Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 2.100 v roce 2024

Označené pro přenos do RIV

Ano

Organizační jednotka

Fakulta sociálních studií

Klíčová slova anglicky

coping strategies; emotional problems; excessive internet use; preference for online communication

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 7. 9. 2026 10:36, Mgr. Blanka Farkašová

Anotace

V originále

For adolescents with emotional problems, internet use can provide coping strategies. These can be maladaptive (e.g., excessive use) or adaptive (e.g., engaging in social online activities). However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying both positive and negative outcomes. This study investigates whether a preference of online communication mediates associations between emotional problems and online coping strategies. Survey data from 14,550 adolescents (ages 11-16, 51% female) across 18 European countries were analyzed using mediation models. Emotional problems were associated with both maladaptive and adaptive strategies, and these effects were partially mediated by preference of online communication. The findings provide further empirical support for the model of compensatory internet use among vulnerable populations and demonstrate that similar mechanisms may underlie seemingly divergent outcomes. Implications include digital mental health interventions tailored to vulnerable youth and guidance for schools, families, and online platform providers to foster adaptive internet use whilst mitigating the risks of excessive or maladaptive use.

Návaznosti

CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004583, interní kód MU
(Kód CEP: EH22_008/0004583)

Název: Excelentní výzkum v oblasti digitálních technologií a wellbeingu

Investor: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy ČR, Excelentní výzkum v oblasti digitálních technologií a wellbeingu, Priorita 1 - Výzkum a vývoj

EH22_008/0004583, projekt VaV

Název: Excelentní výzkum v oblasti digitálních technologií a wellbeingu

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Using_the_Internet_to_Cope_With_Emotional_Problems.pdf

Citovat

GORZIG, Anke; Marie JAROŇ BEDROŠOVÁ a Raffaella M. MILANI. Using the Internet to Cope With Emotional Problems: The Role of Preference of Online Communication in Adolescents Across 18 Countries. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. HOBOKEN: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2026, roč. 67, č. 5, s. 1337-1350. ISSN 0036-5564. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1111/sjop.70103.

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GORZIG, Anke; Marie JAROŇ BEDROŠOVÁ a Raffaella M. MILANI. Using the Internet to Cope With Emotional Problems: The Role of Preference of Online Communication in Adolescents Across 18 Countries. \textit{Scandinavian Journal of Psychology}. HOBOKEN: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2026, roč.~67, č.~5, s.~1337-1350. ISSN~0036-5564. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1111/sjop.70103.

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