There has been a notable increase in social media and Internet use over recent decades,
not only for social interaction or entertainment, but also for working and meeting tools, as …

A systematic review of the literature was conducted to summarize research that examined
the associations between problematic social networking sites use (PSNSU) and attachment …

Background The COVID-19 outbreak has gravely impacted the physical and psychological
health of people. As the outbreak is ongoing, it is crucial to equip the emergency healthcare …

Social media (SM) can create a climate of social comparison and preoccupation with
appearance, which can pose risks for emotional problems, such as depression and social …

This study examined the relationship between social media addiction and depression
among students of the universities in Khost province of Afghanistan. Stratified random …

Mental health disorders are an emerging challenge with the progressively increasing usage
of social media platforms. Social media use is the second leading cause of disability among …

Background The causal relationships between two specific types of problematic use in
internet-related activities [ie, problematic social media use (PSMU) and problematic gaming …

Abstract Problematic Social Networking Sites Use (PSNSU) and social anxiety are
associated. SNSs users may develop online social anxiety that may become a standalone …

With TikTok rising in social media, the heterogeneity of users creates diversity in motives for
using it. The issue of which profiles of TikTok use motives can be identified warrants greater …

Global COVID‐19 lockdowns have disrupted adolescents' in‐person social networks,
increasing likelihood of loneliness. Social media can help adolescents maintain and …