2024
Health information craving: Conceptualization, scale development and validation
Pian W, Zheng R, Potenza M, Chen L, Ma F. Health information craving: Conceptualization, scale development and validation. Information Processing & Management 2024, 61: 103717. DOI: 10.1016/j.ipm.2024.103717.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAddictive behaviorsCompulsive seekingCraving ScaleCravingSub-scalesCyberchondriaNomological validityScale developmentValidity assessmentEmpirical examinationPositive relationshipMulti-dimensional structureHealth informationScaleSeekingDiverse reliabilityValidityBehaviorParticipantsOperationalizationHealthIndividualsContext
2023
Mediating Roles of Psychological Distress, Insomnia, and Body Image Concerns in the Association Between Exercise Addiction and Eating Disorders
Ahorsu D, Imani V, Potenza M, Chen H, Lin C, Pakpour A. Mediating Roles of Psychological Distress, Insomnia, and Body Image Concerns in the Association Between Exercise Addiction and Eating Disorders. Psychology Research And Behavior Management 2023, 16: 2533-2542. PMID: 37431433, PMCID: PMC10329837, DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s414543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBody image concernsImage concernsPsychological distressExercise addictionEating DisordersExcessive exercisingIntervention developmentPotential mediatorsDistressSleep qualityEffect sizeFuture researchAddictionPositive relationshipAdolescentsInsomniaCross-sectional studyDisordersHealthcare workersGood healthExercisingRelationshipAssociationIndividualsMultiple pathways
2022
Age and Gender Considerations with Respect to Gambling-Disorder Severity and Impulsivity and Self-control
Mestre-Bach G, Balodis I, Steward T, Granero R, Fernandez-Aranda F, Jimenez-Murcia S, Potenza M. Age and Gender Considerations with Respect to Gambling-Disorder Severity and Impulsivity and Self-control. International Journal Of Mental Health And Addiction 2022, 21: 3330-3344. DOI: 10.1007/s11469-022-00794-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStructural equation modelingSelf-Control ScaleGambling disorderGD severityGambling disorder severityHigher impulsivity levelsBarratt Impulsiveness ScaleDirect positive relationshipImpulsivity levelsImpulsiveness ScaleImpulsivityAdult samplesEquation modelingPath analysisIndirect effectsPositive relationshipConcurrent role