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Exploring the prevalence of problematic smartphone use and problematic social media use amongst students at a South African University

Social Sciences and Humanities Open
The increasing use of smartphones and social media among university students has raised significant concerns regarding their potential effects on mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being.
Nicky Mostert
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An Analysis for the Mediating Effects of Usage Motivation on the relationship between Excessive Use and Problematic Use of Social Media-Focusing on Japanese University Students-

, 2021
HyunJee Park, Park Young Bae
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Inside the Lives of Spanish Children and Adolescents: Exploring Daily Activities, Social Media Behaviors, and Video Game Use

Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies
Recent research highlights an increasing trend of technology-based activities gaining popularity among children and adolescents. In particular, social media and video game usage, when dysfunctional, have shown potential to develop into addictive ...
Mireia Orgilés, Víctor Amorós-Reche, Jose A. Piqueras, Alexandra Morales, Jose P. Espada   +4 more
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A multidimensional framework for understanding problematic use of short video platforms: the role of individual, social-environmental, and platform factors

Frontiers in Psychiatry
Short video platforms have rapidly become a prominent form of social media, but their problematic use is increasingly concerning. This review synthesizes existing research to propose a comprehensive framework that integrates individual, social ...
Sihan Xiong, Jing Chen, Nisha Yao
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From Clicks to Bets: How Social Media Engagement Influences Gambling Severity—Cross-Sectional Research

Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing
The evolving gambling environment, marked by increased accessibility and innovative promotions, has led to rising expenditures globally. Despite this, the relationship between social media use and problem gambling in the Czech Republic remains ...
Vaclav Moravec PhD, Nik Hynek PhD, Beata Gavurova PhD, Martin Rigelsky PhD, Michal Miovsky PhD   +4 more
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Translation and validation of the Portuguese version of the internet severity and activities addiction questionnaire (ISAAQ-10) towards the identification of problematic social media use: A population study

Comprehensive Psychiatry
Background: Problematic usage of the internet (PUI) refers to a pattern of internet use that results in negative consequences in an individual's life. It encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, which require assessment in terms of both severity and ...
Artemisa R. Dores, Cátia Antunes, Andreia Geraldo, Irene P. Carvalho, António Marques, Ilídio Pereira, Samuel R. Chamberlain, Christine Lochner, Konstantinos Ioannidis   +8 more
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Editorial: Excessive and problematic smartphone usage

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022
Aviv Weinstein, Kristiana Siste
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Suicide risk in the digital age: exploring the associations of upward comparison and problematic social media use among Spanish youth

Psychology, Society & Education
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 29, with multifaceted risk factors including biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental elements. Recent research suggests that upward comparison and problematic
Adrián Díaz-Moreno, Iván Bonilla, Andrés Chamarro   +2 more
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Cultural persistence and change in university students' social networking motives and problematic use

Heliyon
This cross-cultural study assessed the problematic use and motivations of social networking sites (SNS) among university students in China, Malawi, and the UK.
Yamikani Ndasauka, Fiskani Ndasauka
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Familial context influences media usage in 0- to 4-year old children

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundThe use of digital media (e.g., smartphones, tablets, etc.) and the Internet have become omnipresent for every age group and are part of children’s and parents’ everyday life. Focusing on young children, the availability of media devices, their
Frank W. Paulus, Jens Joas, Anna Friedmann, Tamara Fuschlberger, Eva Möhler, Volker Mall   +5 more
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