JOURNAL ARTICLE

Anxiety sensitivity moderates the relationship between internet addiction and cyberchondria among nurses.

  • Published In: Journal of Health Psychology, 2025, v. 30, n. 11. P. 3125 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Mrayyan, Majd T; Abu Khait, Abdallah; Al-Mrayat, Yazan; Alkhawaldeh, Ja'far M; Alfayoumi, Imad; Algunmeeyn, Abdullah; Kutah, Ola A; Abunab, Hamzeh Yousef; Hamdan, Mouna S; Alhabashneh, Hala 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigates the moderating role of anxiety sensitivity (AS) on the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and cyberchondria among 303 Jordanian nurses. Using validated scales—the Internet Addiction Test, Cyberchondria Severity Scale-Short Version, and Anxiety Sensitivity Inventory-3—the research found that nurses reported mild IA, low AS, and moderate cyberchondria severity. Results indicate that AS significantly moderates the positive association between IA and cyberchondria, with cyberchondria severity increasing alongside IA regardless of AS level, though the rate of increase varies by AS. These findings suggest that assessing and addressing AS in nurses could inform targeted psychosocial interventions to mitigate cyberchondria and internet addiction, thereby supporting nurses’ mental health and quality of patient care.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Health Psychology. 2025/09, Vol. 30, Issue 11, p3125
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1359-1053
  • DOI:10.1177/13591053241249634
  • Accession Number:187948193
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