Stress, dependency, and depression: An examination of the reinforcement effects of problematic smartphone use on perceived stress and later depression

Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) is associated with a series of mental health issues including depression; yet, the directionality and underlying mechanisms for these associations are underdetermined. This study investigated the possible reinforcement effects of PSU on perceived stress and later de...

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Main Authors: Pengfei Zhao, Matthew A. Lapierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Masaryk University 2024-02-01
Series:Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberpspace
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Online Access:https://cyberpsychology.eu/article/view/12416