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Matthias Brand - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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is it beneficial to use internet Communication for escaping from boredom boredom proneness interacts with cue induced craving and avoidance expectancies in explaining symptoms of internet Communication Disorder
PLOS ONE, 2018Co-Authors: Elisa Wegmann, Matthias Brand, Sina OstendorfAbstract:The use of online-Communication applications including messengers (e.g. WhatsApp) or social networking services (e.g. Facebook) on the smartphone has turned into daily practice for billions of people, for example during waiting times. An increasing number of individuals show diminished control over their usage of these applications despite negative consequences in everyday life. This can be referred to as Internet-Communication Disorder (ICD). The current study investigated the effect of boredom proneness on symptoms of an ICD. It further examined the mediating role of cognitive and affective mechanisms, namely expectancies to avoid negative feelings online and cue-induced craving. The results of a structural equation model (N = 148) illustrate that boredom proneness is a risk factor for the development and maintenance of an ICD as it had a significant direct effect on ICD symptoms. Furthermore, boredom proneness predicted avoidance expectancies as well as cue-induced craving. Both in turn enhanced the risk of developing ICD tendencies. Moreover, both variables mediated the effect of boredom proneness on ICD and interacted among each other. In summary, the results demonstrate that people who have a higher susceptibility to experience boredom show higher expectancies to avoid negative emotions online, which promotes higher craving reactions when being confronted with specific cues (e.g. an incoming message), and could result in ICD tendencies.
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online specific fear of missing out and internet use expectancies contribute to symptoms of internet Communication Disorder
Addictive Behaviors Reports, 2017Co-Authors: Elisa Wegmann, Ursula Oberst, Benjamin Stodt, Matthias BrandAbstract:Some of the most frequently used online applications are Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. These applications allow individuals to communicate with other users, to share information or pictures, and to stay in contact with friends all over the world. However, a growing number of users suffer from negative consequences due to their excessive use of these applications, which can be referred to as Internet-Communication Disorder. The frequent use and easy access of these applications may also trigger the individual's fear of missing out on content when not accessing these applications. Using a sample of 270 participants, a structural equation model was analyzed to investigate the role of psychopathological symptoms and the fear of missing out on expectancies towards Internet-Communication applications in the development of symptoms of an Internet-Communication Disorder. The results suggest that psychopathological symptoms predict higher fear of missing out on the individual's Internet-Communication applications and higher expectancies to use these applications as a helpful tool to escape from negative feelings. These specific cognitions mediate the effect of psychopathological symptoms on Internet-Communication Disorder. Our results are in line with the theoretical model by Brand et al. (2016) as they show how Internet-related cognitive bias mediates the relationship between a person's core characteristics (e.g., psychopathological symptoms) and Internet-Communication Disorder. However, further studies should investigate the role of the fear of missing out as a specific predisposition, as well as specific cognition in the online context.
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internet Communication Disorder it s a matter of social aspects coping and internet use expectancies
Frontiers in Psychology, 2016Co-Authors: Elisa Wegmann, Matthias BrandAbstract: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. The current study investigates the role of individual characteristics (e.g., psychopathological symptoms, feelings of loneliness) and specific cognitions assessing the contribution of an Internet-Communication Disorder (ICD). 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.
Courtenay Frazier Norbury - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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social pragmatic Communication Disorders and autism spectrum Disorder
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2016Co-Authors: Gillian Baird, Courtenay Frazier NorburyAbstract:Changes have been made to the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the recent revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), and similar changes are likely in the WHO International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) due in 2017. In light of these changes, a new clinical Disorder, social (pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD), was added to the neurodevelopmental Disorders section of DSM-5. This article describes the key features of ASD, SPCD and the draft ICD-11 approach to pragmatic language impairment, highlighting points of overlap between the Disorders and criteria for differential diagnosis.
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practitioner review social pragmatic Communication Disorder conceptualization evidence and clinical implications
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2014Co-Authors: Courtenay Frazier NorburyAbstract:Background: DSM-5 sees the introduction of Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD), characterized by persistent difficulties using verbal and nonverbal Communication for social purposes, in the absence of restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours. There is currently much confusion about the precise diagnostic criteria for SPCD and how this Disorder relates to autism spectrum Disorders (ASD), previous descriptions of pragmatic language impairment (PLI) and more specific language Disorders (LD). Method: Proposed criteria for SPCD are outlined. A selective review of the evidence considers whether these criteria form a cohesive and distinct diagnostic entity. Approaches to assessment and intervention are discussed. Results: Implementing the new diagnosis is currently challenged by a lack of well-validated and reliable assessment measures, and observed continuities between SPCD and other neurodevelopmental Disorders. High rates of comorbidity between SPCD and other seemingly disparate Disorders (including conduct Disorder, ADHD and Disorders of known genetic origin) raise questions about the utility of this diagnostic category. Conclusions: SPCD is probably best conceptualized as a dimensional symptom profile that may be present across a range of neurodevelopmental Disorders, although there is an urgent need to investigate the latent structure of SPCD using consistent diagnostic criteria. In addition, social Communication and aspects of pragmatic language may be dissociated, with the latter heavily influenced by structural language attainments. Finally, there is a dearth of reliable and culturally valid assessment measures with which to make a differential diagnosis, and few rigorously tested intervention programmes. The implications for research and clinical practice are outlined. Keywords: Assessment, autism spectrum Disorders, language Disorder, pragmatics, social Communication.
Elisa Wegmann - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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is it beneficial to use internet Communication for escaping from boredom boredom proneness interacts with cue induced craving and avoidance expectancies in explaining symptoms of internet Communication Disorder
PLOS ONE, 2018Co-Authors: Elisa Wegmann, Matthias Brand, Sina OstendorfAbstract:The use of online-Communication applications including messengers (e.g. WhatsApp) or social networking services (e.g. Facebook) on the smartphone has turned into daily practice for billions of people, for example during waiting times. An increasing number of individuals show diminished control over their usage of these applications despite negative consequences in everyday life. This can be referred to as Internet-Communication Disorder (ICD). The current study investigated the effect of boredom proneness on symptoms of an ICD. It further examined the mediating role of cognitive and affective mechanisms, namely expectancies to avoid negative feelings online and cue-induced craving. The results of a structural equation model (N = 148) illustrate that boredom proneness is a risk factor for the development and maintenance of an ICD as it had a significant direct effect on ICD symptoms. Furthermore, boredom proneness predicted avoidance expectancies as well as cue-induced craving. Both in turn enhanced the risk of developing ICD tendencies. Moreover, both variables mediated the effect of boredom proneness on ICD and interacted among each other. In summary, the results demonstrate that people who have a higher susceptibility to experience boredom show higher expectancies to avoid negative emotions online, which promotes higher craving reactions when being confronted with specific cues (e.g. an incoming message), and could result in ICD tendencies.
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online specific fear of missing out and internet use expectancies contribute to symptoms of internet Communication Disorder
Addictive Behaviors Reports, 2017Co-Authors: Elisa Wegmann, Ursula Oberst, Benjamin Stodt, Matthias BrandAbstract:Some of the most frequently used online applications are Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. These applications allow individuals to communicate with other users, to share information or pictures, and to stay in contact with friends all over the world. However, a growing number of users suffer from negative consequences due to their excessive use of these applications, which can be referred to as Internet-Communication Disorder. The frequent use and easy access of these applications may also trigger the individual's fear of missing out on content when not accessing these applications. Using a sample of 270 participants, a structural equation model was analyzed to investigate the role of psychopathological symptoms and the fear of missing out on expectancies towards Internet-Communication applications in the development of symptoms of an Internet-Communication Disorder. The results suggest that psychopathological symptoms predict higher fear of missing out on the individual's Internet-Communication applications and higher expectancies to use these applications as a helpful tool to escape from negative feelings. These specific cognitions mediate the effect of psychopathological symptoms on Internet-Communication Disorder. Our results are in line with the theoretical model by Brand et al. (2016) as they show how Internet-related cognitive bias mediates the relationship between a person's core characteristics (e.g., psychopathological symptoms) and Internet-Communication Disorder. However, further studies should investigate the role of the fear of missing out as a specific predisposition, as well as specific cognition in the online context.
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internet Communication Disorder it s a matter of social aspects coping and internet use expectancies
Frontiers in Psychology, 2016Co-Authors: Elisa Wegmann, Matthias BrandAbstract: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. The current study investigates the role of individual characteristics (e.g., psychopathological symptoms, feelings of loneliness) and specific cognitions assessing the contribution of an Internet-Communication Disorder (ICD). 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.
Linda M Brzustowicz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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social pragmatic Communication Disorder another name for the broad autism phenotype
Autism, 2019Co-Authors: Judy F Flax, Christine Gwin, Sherri Wilson, Yuli Fradkin, Steve Buyske, Linda M BrzustowiczAbstract:The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders’ (5th ed.) Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder is meant to capture the social elements of Communication dysfunction in children who d...
Maureen S. Durkin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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A Preliminary Epidemiologic Study of Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder Relative to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disability Without Social Communication Deficits
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020Co-Authors: Susan Ellis Weismer, Eric Rubenstein, Lisa Wiggins, Maureen S. DurkinAbstract:The goal of this preliminary investigation was to compare demographic and clinical characteristics in a sample of children with likely Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SCD) (N = 117) to those in children with possible (N = 118) and some (N = 126) SCD traits, other developmental delay (DD) (N = 91) and autism spectrum Disorder (ASD) (N = 642). We used data from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED), a multi-site case–control study. Items reflecting SCD DSM-5 criteria were selected from an autism diagnostic measure, with SCD categories identified by creating quartiles. Our results suggest that SCD may fall along a continuum involving elevated deficits (in comparison to DD with no SCD) in social Communication and restricted and repetitive behavior that do not reach the clinical threshold for ASD.
