Digital Addiction and Interpersonal Relationships Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the lecture on digital addiction and interpersonal relationships.

Digital Addiction (DA)

An emerging public health problem characterized by excessive reliance on digital technology, including internet, smartphones, and social media.

Interpersonal Relationships (IRs)

Social relationships involving interaction and connection between individuals, which can be affected by digital addiction.

Meta-analysis

A statistical technique that combines results from multiple studies to identify overall trends, used here to analyze the relationship between DA and IRs.

PRISMA method

A systematic approach for conducting and reporting meta-analyses to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

Negative association

A relationship where an increase in one variable (DA) corresponds to a decrease in another (IRs), indicating that as digital addiction increases, the quality of interpersonal relationships tends to decrease.

Moderating variables

Factors that may influence the strength or direction of the relationship between two variables, such as age, sex ratio, and educational level in the context of DA and IRs.

Attachment Theory

A psychological model suggesting early relationships with caregivers significantly impact individuals' future relationships and potential for addictions.

Compensatory Internet Use Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals may turn to the internet to cope with unmet social needs or interpersonal problems.

Online Relationships

Connections and interactions that occur in virtual spaces, often through social media or gaming platforms.

Offline Relationships

Face-to-face interactions and connections with others in real life, which can help mitigate the effects of digital addiction.

Educational level

A variable that can moderate the relationship between DA and IRs, where individuals with higher education levels may have better social skills and less risk of addiction.