TABLE 1.
Internal consistency estimates, and descriptive statistics separated by sex for the primary continuous variables
| Variable | Alpha | Men M (SD) | Women M (SD) | Sex F(1,810) | p | η 2 p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Health Anx | .91 | 13.69 (8.46) | 12.96 (8.40) | 1.53 | .22 | .002 |
| 2. Neg Cons | .79 | 3.60 (2.76) | 3.12 (2.61) | 6.48 | .01 | .008 |
| 3. FOMO | .94 | 25.53 (10.91) | 22.48 (10.09) | 17.07 | <.001 | .021 |
| 4. PSU | .94 | 30.20 (15.08) | 26.62 (12.35) | 13.64 | <.001 | .017 |
| 5. GD | .92 | 9.19 (5.12) | 7.34 (4.10) | 32.47 | <.001 | .039 |
Note: Sex was coded “1” for men, and “2” for women.
Abbreviations: FOMO, fear of missing out; GD, gaming disorder; Health Anx, health anxiety; Neg Cons, perceived negative consequences of illness (PNCI); PSU, problematic smartphone use.