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Technology Use In Schizotypy Utilizing The Domains Of Technology Use Survey (Dotus), Devin Massaro
Technology Use In Schizotypy Utilizing The Domains Of Technology Use Survey (Dotus), Devin Massaro
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The diathesis stress model for schizophrenia posits that genetics and prenatal factors confer vulnerability (diathesis) for mental illness which then may be activated through exposure to environmental stressors during life. One component of our contemporary environment involves technology use which has demonstrated risk and beneficial capabilities in regards to the schizophrenia spectrum. Using an online and in-person survey, this study aimed to elucidate the manner in which time spent on technology related to schizotypy, problematic technology use (PTU), and health behaviors in 227 undergraduate students (aged 18-30). We hypothesized that levels of schizotypy, as well as time spent on social …