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Article: Associations of COVID-19 online information sources and information overload with psychological distress symptoms: a population-based study

TitleAssociations of COVID-19 online information sources and information overload with psychological distress symptoms: a population-based study
Authors
Issue Date2021
PublisherOxford University Press. The Journal's web site is located at https://academic.oup.com/tbm/
Citation
Translational Behavioral Medicine, 2021, v. 11 n. 7, p. 1330-1338 How to Cite?
AbstractUsing information communication technologies as information sources of COVID-19 was associated with psychological problems, but mechanisms remain uncertain. We examined associations of COVID-19 information sources and information overload with psychological distress symptoms and explored the mediating effect of information overload in Hong Kong. A random sample of Chinese adults (N = 1501; 52.6% females; 55.0% aged 30–59) from dual landline and online surveys in April 2020 reported frequency of using traditional media, internet websites, social networking sites, instant messaging, and online discussion forums as COVID-19 information sources. Psychological distress symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire 4-item ([PHQ-4]; 0–12). Information overload defined as a perception of being overwhelmed was measured (1–6). Linear regressions were performed to analyze the associations, and the mediating effect of information overload was examined. Greater PHQ-4 score was observed for frequent use of internet websites (adjusted b = 0.58, 95% CI 0.29, 0.87, adjusted β = 0.12) and online discussion forums (adjusted b = 0.39, 95% CI 0.08, 0.70, adjusted β = 0.08) and information overload (adjusted b = 0.54, 95% CI 0.44, 0.63, adjusted β = 0.28). Information overload mediated 44.9% and 36.9% of associations of frequent use of internet websites and online discussion forums with PHQ-4 score, respectively. Frequent use of social networking sites was associated with lower PHQ-4 score (adjusted b = −0.37, 95% CI −0.69, −0.04, adjusted β = −0.07) partially through lower information overload (37.5%). Psychological distress symptoms were associated with frequent use of internet websites and online discussion forums as COVID-19 information sources, which were mediated through information overload.
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/300653
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2023 Impact Factor: 3.6
2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 1.217
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dc.contributor.authorGuo, N-
dc.contributor.authorZhao, SZ-
dc.contributor.authorWeng, X-
dc.contributor.authorWu, Y-
dc.contributor.authorLuk, TT-
dc.contributor.authorWong, JYH-
dc.contributor.authorLam, TH-
dc.contributor.authorWang, MP-
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-18T14:55:04Z-
dc.date.available2021-06-18T14:55:04Z-
dc.date.issued2021-
dc.identifier.citationTranslational Behavioral Medicine, 2021, v. 11 n. 7, p. 1330-1338-
dc.identifier.issn1869-6716-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/300653-
dc.description.abstractUsing information communication technologies as information sources of COVID-19 was associated with psychological problems, but mechanisms remain uncertain. We examined associations of COVID-19 information sources and information overload with psychological distress symptoms and explored the mediating effect of information overload in Hong Kong. A random sample of Chinese adults (N = 1501; 52.6% females; 55.0% aged 30–59) from dual landline and online surveys in April 2020 reported frequency of using traditional media, internet websites, social networking sites, instant messaging, and online discussion forums as COVID-19 information sources. Psychological distress symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire 4-item ([PHQ-4]; 0–12). Information overload defined as a perception of being overwhelmed was measured (1–6). Linear regressions were performed to analyze the associations, and the mediating effect of information overload was examined. Greater PHQ-4 score was observed for frequent use of internet websites (adjusted b = 0.58, 95% CI 0.29, 0.87, adjusted β = 0.12) and online discussion forums (adjusted b = 0.39, 95% CI 0.08, 0.70, adjusted β = 0.08) and information overload (adjusted b = 0.54, 95% CI 0.44, 0.63, adjusted β = 0.28). Information overload mediated 44.9% and 36.9% of associations of frequent use of internet websites and online discussion forums with PHQ-4 score, respectively. Frequent use of social networking sites was associated with lower PHQ-4 score (adjusted b = −0.37, 95% CI −0.69, −0.04, adjusted β = −0.07) partially through lower information overload (37.5%). Psychological distress symptoms were associated with frequent use of internet websites and online discussion forums as COVID-19 information sources, which were mediated through information overload.-
dc.languageeng-
dc.publisherOxford University Press. The Journal's web site is located at https://academic.oup.com/tbm/-
dc.relation.ispartofTranslational Behavioral Medicine-
dc.titleAssociations of COVID-19 online information sources and information overload with psychological distress symptoms: a population-based study-
dc.typeArticle-
dc.identifier.emailWeng, X: wengxue@connect.hku.hk-
dc.identifier.emailWu, Y: yongdang@connect.hku.hk-
dc.identifier.emailLuk, TT: lukkevin@hku.hk-
dc.identifier.emailWong, JYH: janetyh@hku.hk-
dc.identifier.emailLam, TH: hrmrlth@hkucc.hku.hk-
dc.identifier.emailWang, MP: mpwang@hku.hk-
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dc.identifier.authorityWang, MP=rp01863-
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dc.identifier.doi10.1093/tbm/ibab086-
dc.identifier.pmid34160612-
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dc.identifier.hkuros322767-
dc.identifier.volume11-
dc.identifier.issue7-
dc.identifier.spage1330-
dc.identifier.epage1338-
dc.identifier.isiWOS:000745651700004-
dc.publisher.placeUnited States-

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