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September 14, 2025

Bidirectional associations of problematic social media use and problematic gaming with mental health difficulties and strengths in adolescents: Sex and social support as potential moderators.

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LTLuka TodorovićHBHanan BozharSRSusanne R. de Rooij

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Overview

Cross-lagged panel analysis reveals distinct associations between mental health, problematic social media use, and gaming in adolescents, suggesting roles for sex and social support.

Key Points

  • Emotional problems may predict problematic social media use in girls, while problematic gaming may lead to emotional difficulties in boys.
  • Adolescents with higher perceived social support showed no link between emotional problems and subsequent gaming issues, indicating a protective role.
  • Cross-lagged panel analysis does not reveal general bidirectional associations but highlights sex differences in the relationships.
  • Understanding individual differences is essential for addressing problematic social media use and gaming in adolescents.

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Todorović et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4203f713b0b5dfea688e9https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.70076
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