@article{ART003238894},
author={Keunwon Choi and 김의현 and 이현지 and Hyunjae Yu},
title={The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence},
journal={Health Communication Research},
issn={2093-2707},
year={2025},
volume={24},
number={2},
pages={81-119},
doi={10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81}
TY - JOUR
AU - Keunwon Choi
AU - 김의현
AU - 이현지
AU - Hyunjae Yu
TI - The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence
JO - Health Communication Research
PY - 2025
VL - 24
IS - 2
PB - Korea Health Communication Association
SP - 81
EP - 119
SN - 2093-2707
AB - This study explored the impact of increasing online interaction in modern society on individuals’ psychological distress, with a focus on whether offline interpersonal competence mediates this relationship. Online relational orientation refers to an individual’s preference for online interaction and tendency to value digital environments over offline relationships. The study surveyed 300 Korean adults through the professional survey company Surveylink from November 13 to November 15, 2024, to assess the effect of online relational orientation on psychological distress and the mediating role of interpersonal competence. The results showed that online relational orientation had a negative effect on the ‘assertiveness’ subfactor of interpersonal competence. Additionally, online relational orientation was found to have a negative impact on psychological distress. Furthermore, ‘assertiveness’ partially mediated the relationship between online relational orientation and psychological distress. Based on these findings, the study suggests the need for the development of interpersonal improvement programs and related policies to mitigate psychological distress associated with online relational orientation.
KW - Key words : Online Relational Orientation;Psychological Distress;Offline Interpersonal Competence;Mediating effect
DO - 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81
ER -
Keunwon Choi, 김의현, 이현지 and Hyunjae Yu. (2025). The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence. Health Communication Research, 24(2), 81-119.
Keunwon Choi, 김의현, 이현지 and Hyunjae Yu. 2025, "The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence", Health Communication Research, vol.24, no.2 pp.81-119. Available from: doi:10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81
Keunwon Choi, 김의현, 이현지, Hyunjae Yu "The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence" Health Communication Research 24.2 pp.81-119 (2025) : 81.
Keunwon Choi, 김의현, 이현지, Hyunjae Yu. The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence. 2025; 24(2), 81-119. Available from: doi:10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81
Keunwon Choi, 김의현, 이현지 and Hyunjae Yu. "The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence" Health Communication Research 24, no.2 (2025) : 81-119.doi: 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81
Keunwon Choi; 김의현; 이현지; Hyunjae Yu. The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence. Health Communication Research, 24(2), 81-119. doi: 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81
Keunwon Choi; 김의현; 이현지; Hyunjae Yu. The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence. Health Communication Research. 2025; 24(2) 81-119. doi: 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81
Keunwon Choi, 김의현, 이현지, Hyunjae Yu. The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence. 2025; 24(2), 81-119. Available from: doi:10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81
Keunwon Choi, 김의현, 이현지 and Hyunjae Yu. "The Impact of Online Relational Orientation on Psychological Distress: Focusing on the Mediating effect of Offline Interpersonal Competence" Health Communication Research 24, no.2 (2025) : 81-119.doi: 10.24172/hcr.2025.24.2.81
