Cross lagged analysis of association between problematic short video use and executive function among primary school students
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2026122
- VernacularTitle:小学生短视频问题性使用与执行功能关联的交叉滞后分析
- Author:
WANG Wei, LIU Mengyu, HUANG Ke
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Author Information
1. Key Laboratory of Modern Teaching Technology, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi an 710062, Shaanxi Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Problematic short video use；Executive function；Cross lagged analysis；Students
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2026;47(4):490-493
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the association between problematic short video use (PSVU) and executive function among students in grades 3 to 6 of primary school, so as to provide references for intervening in primary school students PSVU.
Methods:In September 2024 (T1), using a convenience sampling method, 520 students in grades 3 to 6 from a primary school in Xi an City of Shaanxi Province were selected as research subjects. They were followed up at three time points: T1, T2 (January 2025), and T3 (May 2025) using an adapted version of the Internet Addiction Test and Questionnaire of Executive Functioning of Chinese. Pearson correlation and cross lagged model were used to analyze the correlation between PSVU and executive function among primary school students at each time point.
Results:The mean PSVU scores of primary school students at T1-T3 were (35.51±12.46, 34.86± 12.64 , 35.16±13.37) respectively, and the mean executive function scores were (68.31±12.95, 64.92±12.99, 66.58±14.13) respectively. Correlation analysis results indicated that PSVU scores and executive function scores were positively correlated in all three measurements ( r =0.26~0.62, all P <0.01). Cross lagged analysis results showed that executive function scores at T1 could positively predict PSVU scores at T2 ( β =0.21), and executive function scores at T2 could positively predict PSVU scores at T3 ( β = 0.20) (both P <0.01).
Conclusion:The level of executive function in students from grades 3 to 6 of primary school can unidirectionally predict the severity of their PSVU.
