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Table 4 Results of the latent moderated mediation controlling for age and sex (only significant total indirect effects)

From: Loneliness and problematic internet use: testing the role of interpersonal problems and motivation for internet use

Mediator (M1)

Moderator (M2)

Interaction effect of M1 and M2 on IAT: β (SE)

t

p-value

Total Indirect effect: β (SE)

t

p-value

DO

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

VI

Negative intention

.18 (.08)

2.13

.03

.13 (.05)

2.75

.00

CO

–

–

–

–

   

SI

Working

.28 (.09)

3.14

.00

.29(.10)

2.87

.00

NO

Working

.29 (.12)

2.49

.01

.23(.09)

2.50

.01

OA

Working

.26 (.08)

3.30

.00

.22(.08)

2.50

.01

SS

Working

.25 (.12)

2.18

.03

.25(.10)

2.53

.01

IN

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

  1. Note: β = standardized estimate, SE = standard error, RULS-6 = 6-item revised UCLA loneliness scale, IAT = internet addiction test
  2. t is calculated by β / SE, DO = domineering, VI = vindictive, CO = cold, SI = socially inhibited, NO = nonassertive, OA = overly accommodating, SS = self-sacrificing, IN = intrusive
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BMC Psychiatry

ISSN: 1471-244X

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