The relationship between internet use preference and loneliness among college students during COVID-19: The chain mediating effect of online social support and self-esteem
The outbreak of COVID-19, especially the demands of social interaction and spatial distancing behavior, has led to a surge in Internet use, which has also led to an increase in loneliness. Therefore, we investigated the role of online social support and self-esteem in the relationship between Intern...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Psychology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1058944/full |