Modelling the Contribution of Metacognitions, Impulsiveness, and Thought Suppression to Behavioural Addictions in Adolescents

The most common behavioral addictions in adolescents are Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), Compulsive Sexual Behavior (CSBD), and Problematic Social Networks Use (PSNU). In the present study, we investigated whether thought suppression impulsiveness mediate relationship between metacognitions these three (IGD, CSBD PSNU). Study 1 (n = 471), examined online gaming IGD. 2 453), sex CSBD. 3 1004), social media PSNU. Results of path analysis indicated, across studies, importance both as mediators PSNU) being investigated. These findings provide an opportunity for therapists well educators to gain a better insight into link metacognitions, suppression, impulsiveness, part developmental behavior among adolescents.