The stress-response dampening hypothesis: How self-esteem and stress act as mechanisms between negative parental bonds and alcohol-related problems in emerging adulthood

Smartphones are a fundamental part of emerging adults' life. The aim of this chapter is to determine which factors play a role in “phubbing” during emerging adulthood as well as to propose and test a model of this phenomenon. We tested a model of relations between phubbing, self-esteem, self-control, well-being, and internet addiction. The following measures were used: the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS), the Flourishing Scale, the Internet Addiction Scale, and the Phubbing Scale. The participants in the online study were 640 Italian emerging adults (526 females and 114 males), ranging in age from 18 to 29 (M = 21.7, SD = 2.18). The results showed that the model was well fitted, particularly in postulating that a decrease in the level of self-control is related to an increase in Internet addiction, that an increase in Internet addiction increases the probability of phubbing behavior, and that the level of self-esteem and well-being do not affect Internet addiction. Gender differences, in favor of males, occurred only in self-esteem.

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Stress response dampening indexed by cortisol in subjects at risk for alcoholism.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol ◽

10.15288/jsa.2004.65.701 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 65 (6) ◽

pp. 701-707 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Bernhard Croissant ◽

Robert Olbrich

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Stress Response ◽

Stress Response Dampening

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Stress and Psychological Distress in Emerging Adulthood: A Gender Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm9092859 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 2859

Author(s):

M. Pilar Matud ◽

Amelia Díaz ◽

Juan Manuel Bethencourt ◽

Ignacio Ibáñez

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Emerging Adulthood ◽

Chronic Stress ◽

Coping Style ◽

Coping Styles ◽

Emerging Adult ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Stress Coping ◽

Emotional Coping

Emerging adulthood is a critical period of life that entails many life transitions in living arrangements, relationships, education and employment, which can generate stress and psychological distress in the emerging adult. The aim of the present study was to assess the relevance of stress, coping styles, self-esteem and perceived social support in the distress of emerging adult women and men. The sample consists of 4816 people (50% females) from the Spanish general population, ranging in age from 18 to 29 years old. All participants were assessed through questionnaires and scales that assess psychological distress, stress, coping styles, self-esteem and social support. Women scored higher than men in psychological distress, chronic stress, minor daily hassles, emotional coping style and social support, whereas men scored higher than women in rational and detachment coping styles and in self-esteem. Psychological distress was significantly predicted in women and men by high emotional coping style, lower self-esteem, high number of life events, and less social support. Another statistically significant predictor in men was less detachment coping style, whereas in women it was high chronic stress. The results of this research are relevant to healthcare professionals interested in improving the mental health of the emerging adult.

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