Relationship between Stress and Online Game Addiction in Male College Students: The Mediating Effects of Self-control

Abstract

Abstract: To investigate the impact of stress on online game addiction in male college students and the mediating effects of self-control at the limited resource model of self-control, 478 male college students who had been playing online games were surveyed by a stress scale for the college student, a self-control scale and an online game addiction scale. Results revealed that: (1) stress was negatively related to self-control and positively related to online game addiction; and self-control was negatively related to online game addiction. (2) stress not only directly affect online game addiction but also indirectly affect online game addiction through the mediating effect of self-control. The conclusion reveals self-control plays a mediator between stress and online game addiction in male undergraduates.

Key words: stress, self-control, online game addiction, limited resource model of self-control

摘要： 基于有限自制力理论，为探讨压力对男大学生网络游戏成瘾的影响及自我控制的中介作用，使用大学生校园压力量表、自我控制量表和网络游戏成瘾量表，对478名具有网络游戏使用经验的男大学生进行测量。结果显示：（1）压力与自我控制呈显著负相关，与网络游戏成瘾呈显著正相关；自我控制与网络游戏成瘾呈显著负相关；（2）压力不仅可以直接影响网络游戏成瘾，也可以通过自我控制的中介作用间接影响网络游戏成瘾；自我控制在压力与男大学生网络游戏成瘾之间起部分中介作用。

关键词: 压力, 自我控制, 网络游戏成瘾, 有限自制力理论

CLC Number:

B849

ZHANG Xian, WEI Hua, DING Qian. Relationship between Stress and Online Game Addiction in Male College Students: The Mediating Effects of Self-control[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2019, 17(5): 713-718.

张贤, 魏华, 丁倩. 压力对男大学生网络游戏成瘾的影响：自我控制的中介作用[J]. 心理与行为研究, 2019, 17(5): 713-718.

References

丁倩, 魏华, 张永欣, 周宗奎. (2016). 自我隐瞒对大学生网络成瘾的影响:社交焦虑和孤独感的多重中介作用. 中国临床心理学杂志, 24(2), 293-297
窦凯, 聂衍刚, 王玉洁, 黎建斌, 沈汪兵. (2014). 自我损耗促进冲动决策:来自行为和ERPs的证据. 心理学报, 46(10), 1564-1579
方晓义, 刘璐, 邓林园, 刘勤学, 苏文亮, 兰菁. (2015). 青少年网络成瘾的预防与干预研究. 心理发展与教育, 31(1), 100-107
高文斌, 陈祉妍. (2006). 网络成瘾病理心理机制及综合心理干预研究. 心理科学进展, 14(4), 596-603
何灿, 夏勉, 江光荣, 魏华. (2012). 自尊与网络游戏成瘾-自我控制的中介作用. 中国临床心理学杂志, 20(1), 58-60
雷雳, 杨洋, 柳铭心. (2006). 青少年神经质人格、互联网服务偏好与网络成瘾的关系. 心理学报, 38(3), 375-381
李董平, 周月月, 赵力燕, 王艳辉, 孙文强. (2016). 累积生态风险与青少年网络成瘾:心理需要满足和积极结果预期的中介作用. 心理学报, 48(12), 1519-1537
李虹, 梅锦荣. (2002). 大学生压力量表的编制. 应用心理学, 8(1), 27-32, doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-6020.2002.01.005
牛更枫, 孙晓军, 周宗奎, 孔繁昌, 范翠英, 魏华. (2016). 网络相关文字刺激和压力对网络成瘾者线索诱发渴求的影响. 心理发展与教育, 32(4), 495-502
潘爱玲, 胥遥山, 李永娟. (2017). 自我损耗对工作场所安全的影响及缓解途径. 心理科学进展, 25(8), 1261-1273
苏斌原, 张卫, 苏勤, 喻承甫. (2016). 父母网络监管对青少年网络游戏成瘾为何事与愿违?——一个有调节的中介效应模型. 心理发展与教育, 32(5), 604-613
谭树华, 郭永玉. (2008). 大学生自我控制量表的修订. 中国临床心理学杂志, 16(5), 468-470
谭树华, 许燕, 王芳, 宋婧. (2012). 自我损耗:理论、影响因素及研究走向. 心理科学进展, 20(5), 715-725
魏昶, 罗清华. (2017). 压力性生活事件与留守儿童网络游戏成瘾:自尊的调节作用. 教育测量与评价, 6, 45-51
魏华, 周宗奎, 李雄, 罗青, 高洁. (2014). 大学生压力事件与网络游戏成瘾:逃避动机的中介效应. 心理与行为研究, 12(3), 357-361, doi:10.3969/j.issn.1672-0628.2014.03.013
温忠麟, 张雷, 侯杰泰, 刘红云. (2004). 中介效应检验程序及其应用. 心理学报, 36(5), 614-620
徐宏图. (2005). 关于低自我控制与不良行为研究概述. 中国特殊教育, 5, 61-64, doi:10.3969/j.issn.1007-3728.2005.05.013
许毅. (2005). 病理性网络使用大学生的自我控制能力研究(硕士学位论文). 西南大学.
叶宝娟, 郑清. (2016). 压力对大学生网络成瘾的影响机制. 心理科学, 39(3), 621-627
周芳, 刘儒德, 郭明佳, 蒋舒阳. (2017). 青少年消极情绪对网络成瘾的影响:幸福倾向的调节作用. 中国临床心理学杂志, 25(2), 208-212
周治金, 杨文娇. (2006). 大学生网络成瘾类型问卷的初步编制. 中国心理卫生杂志, 20(11), 754-757, doi:10.3321/j.issn:1000-6729.2006.11.019
Baumeister, R. F., Vohs, K. D., & Tice, D. M. (2007). The strength model of self-control. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 16(6), 351-355, doi:10.1111/j.1467-8721.2007.00534.x.
Gailliot, M. T., & Baumeister, R. F. (2007). The physiology of willpower:Linking blood glucose to self-control. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 11(4), 303-327, doi:10.1177/1088868307303030.
Griffiths, M. D., Davies, M. N. O., & Chappell, D. (2004). Demographic factors and playing variables in online computer gaming. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 7(4), 479-487, doi:10.1089/cpb.2004.7.479.
Griffiths, M. D., Kuss, D. J., Billieux, J., & Pontes, H. M. (2016). The evolution of internet addiction:A global perspective. Addictive Behaviors, 53, 193-195, doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.11.001.
Hagger, M. S., Wood, C., Stiff, C., & Chatzisarantis, N. L. (2010). Ego depletion and the strength model of self-control:A meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 136(4), 495-525, doi:10.1037/a0019486.
Hien, D., Cohen, L., & Campbell, A. (2005). Is traumatic stress a vulnerability factor for women with substance use disorders? Clinical Psychology Review, 25(6), 813-823, doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2005.05.006.
Kim, E. J., Namkoong, K., Ku, T., & Kim, S. J. (2008). The relationship between online game addiction and aggression, self-control and narcissistic personality traits. European Psychiatry, 23(3), 212-218, doi:10.1016/j.eurpsy.2007.10.010.
Leung, L. (2007). Stressful life events, motives for Internet use, and social support among digital kids. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 10(2), 204-214, doi:10.1089/cpb.2006.9967.
Li, D. P., Zhang, W., Li, X., Zhen, S. J., & Wang, Y. H. (2010). Stressful life events and problematic Internet use by adolescent females and males:A mediated moderation model. Computers in Human Behavior, 26(5), 1199-1207, doi:10.1016/j.chb.2010.03.031.
Li, H. H., Wang, J. Q., & Wang, L. (2009). A survey on the generalized problematic Internet use in Chinese college students and its relations to stressful life events and coping style. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 7(2), 333-346, doi:10.1007/s11469-008-9162-4.
Moore, S., Sikora, P., Grunberg, L., & Greenberg, E. (2007). Work stress and alcohol use:Examining the tension-reduction model as a function of worker's parent's alcohol use. Addictive Behaviors, 32(12), 3114-3121, doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.06.009.
Muraven, M., & Baumeister, R. F. (2000). Self-regulation and depletion of limited resources:Does self-control resemble a muscle? Psychological Bulletin, 126(2), 247-259, doi:10.1037/0033-2909.126.2.247.
Muraven, M., Collins, R. L., Shiffman, S., & Paty, J. A. (2005). Daily fluctuations in self-control demands and alcohol intake. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 19(2), 140-147, doi:10.1037/0893-164X.19.2.140.
Oaten, M., & Cheng, K. (2005). Academic examination stress impairs self-control. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 24(2), 254-279, doi:10.1521/jscp.24.2.254.62276.
Seay, A. F., & Kraut, R. E. (2007). Project massive:Self-regulation and problematic use of online gaming. In Proceedings of the SIGCHI conference on human factors in computing systems (pp. 829-838). San Jose, California, USA:ACM.
Smahel, D., Blinka, L., & Ledabyl, O. (2008). Playing MMORPGs:Connections between addiction and identifying with a character. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 11(6), 715-718, doi:10.1089/cpb.2007.0210.
Tangney, J. P., Baumeister, R. F., & Boone, A. L. (2004). High self-control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success. Journal of Personality, 72(2), 271-324, doi:10.1111/j.0022-3506.2004.00263.x.
Young, K. Y. S. (1998). Internet addiction:The emergence of a new clinical disorder. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 1(3), 237-244, doi:10.1089/cpb.1998.1.237.

[1]	ZHANG Pengcheng, LI Xi, SANG Yujie, CHEN Ning. The Effects of Neurotic Personality on Depression in Primary and Secondary School Students: The Multilayered Moderating Role of Class Environment [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(5): 637-643.
[2]	MA Liyun, MO Wen. The Influence of Positive Emotion on Prosocial Behavior Under Ego-Depletion [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(5): 684-691.
[3]	WANG Gang, LIU Saifeng, LI Qichen, WEN Dai, WU Yunyi, JIANG Boxi, LI Fang. The Effect of the Parental Neglect on Short-Form Video Overuse: The Mediating Roles of Mindfulness and Self-Control [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(4): 487-493.
[4]	LI Xiaoming, LIU Xiaodan, DAI Ting. The Relationship Between Trait Anxiety and Adolescent Risk-Taking Behavior: The Influencing Mechanism Based on the Dual-Systems Model [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(4): 529-535.
[5]	LI Peng, ZHANG Zhichao, YANG Yang, YANG Jiaqi, LI Hongyu. The Relationship Between Job Stress and Job Burnout in Primary and Middle School Teachers: A Chain Mediating Effect of Emotional Labor and Job Satisfaction [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(3): 412-418.
[6]	YIN Jing, LI Chuanying, MA Shichao, XU Yujiao, LI Yongsheng. The Relationship Between Personality and Mobile Phone Dependence in College Students: Stress Perception as a Mediator and Gender as a Moderator [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(3): 426-432.
[7]	ZHANG Xiuhui, ZHAO Bao, WANG Zhijia, LIU Li. Parental Control and Children’s Psychological Adjustment: The Mediating Role of Children’s Self-Control [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(2): 197-203.
[8]	ZHANG Shuo, CAI Xuebin, DENG Xuyang, ZHAO Xin. The Relationship Between Family Functioning and Psychological Resilience of Adolescents: A Moderated Mediation Model [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(2): 204-211.
[9]	ZHU Hai, SONG Xiang, ZHOU Yun, YANG Xiaoping, TIAN Zeyong. Influence of Occupational Stress on Subjective Well-Being of Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Western Mountainous Areas: A Moderated Mediation Model [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2022, 20(1): 115-121.
[10]	PENG Shun, HU Xiangen. The Relationship Between Stress and Fatigue in College Students: A Moderated Mediation Model [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2021, 19(4): 563-570.
[11]	GONG Yang, JIANG Lu, QIN Wenwen. The Relationship Between Grandparents’ Involvement and Children’s Social Competence: Chain Mediating Effect of Maternal Parenting Stress and Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2021, 19(3): 348-353.
[12]	ZHANG Jieting, YANG Cuimei, WU Shuying, ZHANG Jingfeng, KANG Wu, CHI Xinli. The Effectiveness of 4-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Improving Anxiety Among Junior School Students [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2021, 19(1): 104-110.
[13]	MA Xinyu, CHEN Fumei, LUO Rui, ZHAO Yunyan, WANG Yun. Mechanisms of Marital Intimacy in the Relationship Between Child Problem Behaviors and Parental Parenting Stress [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2020, 18(6): 762-769.
[14]	SUN Xiaoran, ZHAO Yue, LI Wenhao, AN Yuanyuan. The Effect of Breast Cancer Survivors’ Body Image on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Growth: The Mediating Effect of Rumination [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2020, 18(5): 693-699.
[15]	LI Xin, LIU Zhenhui, JIN Tonglin, WU Yuntena. The Extroversion and Life Satisfaction of Adults: A Chain Mediating Model [J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2020, 18(3): 398-404.