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Internet-Communication Disorder: It s a Matter of Social Aspects, Coping, and
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Online communication applications such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter are
some of the most frequently used Internet applications. There is a growing amount
of individuals suffering diminished control over their use of online
communication applications which leads to diverse negative consequences in
offline life. This could be referred to as Internet-communication disorder (ICD).
The current study investigates the role of individual characteristics (e.g.,
psychopathological symptoms, feelings of loneliness) and specific cognitions. In
a sample of 485 participants a structural equation model was tested to
investigate predictors and mediators which may predict an excessive use. The
results emphasize that a higher level of social loneliness and less perceived
social support enhance the risk of a pathological use. The effects of
psychopathological symptoms (depression and social anxiety) as well as individual
characteristics (self-esteem, self-efficacy, and stress vulnerability) on ICD
symptoms are mediated by Internet-use expectancies and dysfunctional coping
mechanisms. The results illustrate mediation effects which are in line with the
theoretical model by Brand et al. (2016). As suggested in the model social
aspects seem to be key predictors of ICD symptoms. Further research should
investigate convergent and divergent factors of other types of specific
Internet-use disorders.