Effects of a 14-day social media abstinence on mental health and well-being: results from an experimental study

Abstract Background and aim The study investigated the effects of a 14-day social media abstinence on various mental health factors using an experimental design with follow-up assessment. Hypotheses included positive associations between problematic smartphone use (PSU) and depression, anxiety, fear...

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Main Authors: Lea C. de Hesselle, Christian Montag
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01611-1