The role of mind wandering and anxiety in the association between internet addiction and hyperactivity-impulsivity: a serial mediation model

作者：Yan Li, Zheng Zhang, Liping Cui, Yunfei Wang, Huijuan Guo, Jizhi Wang, Jiansong Zhou, Xiaoping Wang · 发表于：BMC Psychology · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1186/s40359-025-02667-3 · 被引用次数：8 · 研究领域：Mind wandering and attention、Impact of Technology on Adolescents、Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes

BACKGROUND: Hyperactivity-Impulsivity have significant negative effects on adolescents' academic performance, physical and mental health, and social relationships. This study aims to deeply explore the relationship between Hyperactivity-Impulsivity in adolescents and Internet Addiction. Unlike previous studies, this study further explores a potential serial mediation model involving Mind Wandering and Anxiety. METHODS: A total of 2042 adolescents completed assessments using the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Mind Wandering Questionnaire (MWQ), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 2(GAD-2), and the ASRS short scale to evaluate Internet Addiction, Mind Wandering, Anxiety, and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity, respectively. RESULTS: Internet Addiction, Mind Wandering, and Anxiety significantly influence adolescents' Hyperactivity-Impulsivity (p <.001). Mediation analysis further indicates that Internet Addiction is associated with Hyperactivity-Impulsivity through the serial mediating effects of Mind Wandering and Anxiety(p <.01). These findings highlight Mind Wandering and Anxiety as key mediators in the link between Internet Addiction and Hyperactivity-Impulsivity in adolescents. CONCLUSIONS: This study sheds light on how Internet Addiction influences Hyperactivity-Impulsivity among adolescents and underscores the importance of preventive measures. We recommend implementing interventions aimed at fostering healthy Internet usage habits and providing robust mental health support to sa...